Deep Red vs Mona
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Red takes 4 of 4 categories.
Deep RedChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
MonaChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Deep Red4/4
Mona0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Deep Red
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Red
- Value for money
- Deep Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 BossMonaThera CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
3.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
7,552 votes
29%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Red
SillageDeep Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDeep RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
sweet77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Blood OrangeBlack CurrantClementineMandarin OrangePear
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerGinger flowerTuberoseFreesiaHibiscus Seed
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaSandalwoodMuskCalifornia Cedar
Top
TangerineGooseberryBlood OrangeMandarin OrangePear
Heart
FreesiaTuberoseHibiscus SeedGinger
Base
Virginia CedarVanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Ginger. Durations are only published for Deep Red, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day66
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,567
PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#68,450
PerfumerMário Torri Neto
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDeep RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHugo 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…
Reviews →Mona by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of blood orange, tangerine, and tart gooseberry, paired with sweet pear notes. Created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto in 2011, this floral fruity composition moves quickly into a heart of freesia, tuberose, and spicy ginger. The base settles into dry Virginia cedarwood, …
Reviews →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, Deep Red or Mona?
Deep Red takes 4 of 4 categories. Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes; Mona is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mona for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Red or Mona?
Deep Red lasts longest (Deep Red 62/100, Mona 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Red or Mona?
Deep Red projects furthest (Deep Red 56/100, Mona 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Red and Mona smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Ginger.
Is Deep Red or Mona better for summer or winter?
Deep Red suits evening wear; Mona suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Red and Mona?
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. Mona has top notes of Tangerine, Gooseberry, Blood Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Tuberose, Hibiscus Seed and Ginger, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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