Fragrance comparison

Deep Red vs Jana

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7,609 ratings analysed

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,447 CitrusFruity

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41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jana

Verset Parfums

4.1957 votes

Rank #10,217 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jana takes 6 of 7 categories.

Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jana
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deep Red1/7

Jana6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep RedHugo Boss

JanaVerset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

Category winnerJanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

7,552 votes

46%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerJanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJana

SillageJana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value81

Category winnerJanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

vanilla83%

woody65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeBlack CurrantClementineMandarin OrangePear

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerGinger flowerTuberoseFreesiaHibiscus Seed

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCalifornia Cedar

Top

Ginger flower

Heart

Freesia

Base

VanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGinger flower, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Deep Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall95

Winter64

Day100

Night44

Category winnerJanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

Date 36%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,447

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#10,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDeep RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hugo Boss Deep Red is a warm, fruity floral perfume with a dark, spicy bite that feels bold and grounded. It opens with a vibrant splash of blood orange, tangy black currant, and juicy clementine that immediately catches your attention. As the bright citrus settles, warm ginger and creamy tuberose take center stage, g…

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Verset Parfums Jana offers a softer, sweeter alternative to salty marine vanilla scents. This fragrance layers light ginger flower over clean freesia, settling into a comfortable wood and vanilla base. It is a casual choice for temperate autumn afternoons and relaxed daily wear.

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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, Deep Red or Jana?

Jana takes 6 of 7 categories. Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes; Jana is rated 4.19/5 from 57 votes. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jana for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Red or Jana?

Jana lasts longest (Jana 67/100, Deep Red 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Red or Jana?

Jana projects furthest (Jana 61/100, Deep Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Red and Jana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger flower, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Deep Red or Jana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jana is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Red is the stronger pick. Deep Red suits evening wear; Jana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Red and Jana?

Deep Red has top notes of Blood Orange, Black Currant, Clementine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Ginger flower, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and California Cedar. Jana has top notes of Ginger flower, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes.