Fragrance comparison

Deen vs Very

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 977 ratings analysed

3 wins

Deen

Orientica

4.333 votes

Rank #58,084 WoodyCitrus

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Very

Valentino

4.02974 votes

Rank #3,725 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Deen
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Very
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deen3/4

Very1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeenOrientica

VeryValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.02/ 5 · 974 votes

Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

32%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

974 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDeen

SillageDeen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value52

Category winnerDeenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGrenadine

Heart

VioletRoseCedar

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesVanilla

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineWoodsy NotesRoseRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Very, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,725

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerVeryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deen by Orientica starts with a bright splash of citrus before settling into a powdery floral mist. Violet and rose form the soft heart, supported by a warm base of vanilla and clean musk. It serves as a gentle daytime fragrance, ideal for casual spring office wear or quiet afternoons at home.

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Very Valentino by Valentino opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of citrus and garden herbs. Bright bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and zesty lemon mingle with refreshing tarragon and tart black currant. As the sparkling introduction settles, a lush bouquet of dewy lily-of-the-valley, romantic rose, and delicate ja…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deen or Very?

Deen takes 3 of 4 categories. Deen is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Very is rated 4.02/5 from 974 votes. Choose Deen for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Very for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deen or Very?

Deen lasts longest (Deen 70/100, Very 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deen or Very?

Projection is very close: Deen 58/100, Very 57/100 for sillage.

Do Deen and Very smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Rose.

Is Deen or Very better for summer or winter?

Deen suits day or night wear; Very suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deen and Very?

Deen has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grenadine, heart notes of Violet, Rose and Cedar, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vanilla. Very has top notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.