Fragrance comparison

Deep Red vs Morning Dew

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7,662 ratings analysed

5 wins

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,448 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Morning Dew

Brocard

3.68110 votes

Rank #17,940 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Red takes 5 of 7 categories.

Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Morning Dew
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Deep Red5/7

Morning Dew2/7

Ratings & consensus: Deep Red
Community sentiment: Deep Red
Longevity: Deep Red
Sillage & projection: Deep Red
Value for money: Morning Dew
Versatility: Morning Dew
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

Morning DewBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 60%Had 22%Want 18%

Category winnerDeep RedRating 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

15%Love

52%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerDeep RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDeep Red

SillageDeep Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMorning DewBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

green77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

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

White TeaBlood Orange

Heart

GingerRoseFreesia

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Ginger, Freesia and Musk. 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night4

Category winnerMorning DewMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

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

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,448

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#17,940

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

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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Brocard Morning Dew opens with a crisp burst of blood orange and sharp ginger before settling into a soft heart of white tea, pink rose, and freesia. Created by perfumer Alexandra Carlin, this floral green fragrance sits close to skin on a clean base of white musk. It provides an airy, invigorating splash designed for…

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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 Morning Dew?

Deep Red takes 5 of 7 categories. Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes; Morning Dew is rated 3.68/5 from 110 votes. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Morning Dew for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Red or Morning Dew?

Deep Red lasts longest (Deep Red 62/100, Morning Dew 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Red or Morning Dew?

Deep Red projects furthest (Deep Red 56/100, Morning Dew 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Red and Morning Dew smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Ginger, Freesia and Musk.

Is Deep Red or Morning Dew better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Deep Red and Morning Dew?

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. Morning Dew has top notes of White Tea and Blood Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk.