Fragrance comparison

222 vs Hoje

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

222

Deraah Private

4.508 votes

Rank #48,499 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Hoje

Natura · 2006

4.41153 votes

Rank #26,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

222 takes 3 of 4 categories.

222
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hoje
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

2223/4

Hoje1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 222
Sillage & projection: 222
Value for money: 222
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hoje

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

222Deraah Private

HojeNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

4.41/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity222

Sillage222

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value73

Category winner222Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

violet61%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

LemonBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletLavenderOrris

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

BasilMintBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Green TeaVioletJasmine Sambac

Base

Woody NotesMuskSandalwoodCedarCardamomVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Basil and Violet. Durations are only published for 222, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,499

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,683

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2006

Reviews0

Category winnerHojeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private 222 delivers an immediate burst of crisp lemon, sparkling bergamot, and peppery basil. It feels sharp and cooling right out of the sprayer. Give it ten minutes. The citrus bite gradually yields to a clean, refined heart of powdery orris root, fresh lavender, and cool violet. Master perfumer Dominique Ro…

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Natura Hoje is a crisp, aromatic green fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with a bright, refreshing splash of mint, basil, and citrus before settling into a soothing green tea heart. A base of sandalwood and cedar provides a grounding finish. It is a reliable, professional choice for men seeking a clean, unde…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 222 or Hoje?

222 takes 3 of 4 categories. 222 is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Hoje is rated 4.41/5 from 153 votes. Choose 222 for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hoje for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 222 or Hoje?

222 lasts longest (222 68/100, Hoje 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 222 or Hoje?

222 projects furthest (222 60/100, Hoje 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 222 and Hoje smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Violet.

Is 222 or Hoje better for summer or winter?

222 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 222 and Hoje?

222 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Violet, Lavender and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Hoje has top notes of Basil, Mint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.