Question 1

What's the difference between Redstone Mesa and Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Redstone Mesa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from DSH Perfumes (2022) dominated by Amber accords. Anubis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Papillon Artisan Perfumes (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Redstone Mesa or Anubis?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Redstone Mesa scores 3.82/5 vs Anubis at 4.29/5. Anubis's standout strength: High quality juice and excellent craftsmanship. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Redstone Mesa and Anubis smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Anubis: Papillon Artisan Perfumes is respected within the r/fragrance community as a quality house producing distinctive artisanal fragrances with good juice quality.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Redstone Mesa or Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Anubis: Performance can be variable across different fragrances Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Redstone Mesa vs Anubis?

Accepted Answer

Redstone Mesa scores highest for winter wear; Anubis scores highest for fall wear. Redstone Mesa leans daytime, Anubis leans evening.

Redstone Mesa vs Anubis

Comparison Summary

Unique to Redstone Mesa (16)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Redstone Mesa	Anubis
Brand	DSH Perfumes	Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Year	2022	2014
Rating	3.82	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	0