Side by side

Red vs. Aether

Red

Lacoste Fragrances

Eau de Toilette2004

74^%

Clearly related

Is Red better than Aether?

Aether rates higher with the community.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Mood overlap

Green Apple

woodyfruitygreenaromaticfresh

This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Red and Aether?

Key facts: Red vs. Aether
	Red	Aether
Concentration	Eau de Toilette	Extrait
Launched	2004	2024
Gender	Male	Unisex
Perfumer	Annick Menardo	—
Best season	Spring	Spring

Scent DNA

How do Red and Aether smell?

Red

Woody

Fruity

Green

Aromatic

Fresh

Earthy

Patchouli

Conifer

Aether

Woody

Citrus

Fruity

Musky

Green

Powdery

Fresh Spicy

Fresh

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Red and Aether share?

Top

Green Apple

Green AppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Pine Tree

CedarPetitgrainCashmeranViolet

Base

PatchouliVetiver

MuskOakmossAmberAmberwood

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Fruity Notes

Green Apple

Woody Notes

Pine Tree

Cedar

Where they fit

When and where do Red and Aether work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Community taste

Which performs better, Red or Aether?

Community verdict: Red vs. Aether
	Red	Aether
Score	3.5/5	4/5
Longevity	4-6 hours	4-6 hours
Sillage	moderate	moderate

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Red and Aether?

This one splits people exactly down the line of what they want from a fragrance. If you're after something that announces itself across a room, look away.Red

Aether goes for clean sophistication without chasing avant-garde territory. Cedarwood and Petitgrain add enough structure to ground its bright opening.Aether

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