Fragrance comparison

Deep Red vs Mini Liberty

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,563 ratings analysed

3 wins

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,493 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Mini Liberty

Ulric de Varens

4.3611 votes

Rank #38,985 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Red takes 3 of 5 categories.

Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mini Liberty
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Deep Red3/5

Mini Liberty2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep RedHugo Boss

Mini LibertyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 23%Want 55%

Category winnerMini LibertyRating 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

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDeep Red

SillageMini Liberty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

tuberose100%

white floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

animalic53%

musky42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePomegranate

Heart1.5-3 hrs

TuberoseTeaFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerDeep RedLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,493

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#38,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Mini Liberty by Ulric de Varens is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm daytime wear. You get a quick burst of juicy mandarin orange and tart pomegranate right out of the nozzle. It feels energetic. Then, creamy tuberose and airy freesia step forward alongside a gentle green tea note that keeps the w…

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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 Mini Liberty?

Deep Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes; Mini Liberty is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mini Liberty for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Red or Mini Liberty?

Deep Red lasts longest (Deep Red 62/100, Mini Liberty 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Red or Mini Liberty?

Mini Liberty projects furthest (Mini Liberty 66/100, Deep Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Red and Mini Liberty smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Deep Red or Mini Liberty better for summer or winter?

Deep Red suits evening wear; Mini Liberty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Red and Mini Liberty?

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. Mini Liberty has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tuberose, Tea and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.