Fragrance comparison

Almas vs Hot! Fragrances Grey

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

3 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,021 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,436 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 3 of 3 categories.

Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Almas3/3

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coriander, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,021

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#63,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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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, Almas or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Almas takes 3 of 3 categories. Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes; Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Almas or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almas or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almas and Hot! Fragrances Grey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coriander, Geranium and Amber.

Is Almas or Hot! Fragrances Grey better for summer or winter?

Almas suits daytime wear; Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almas and Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber. Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.