Deep Red vs Oud Malala
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Malala takes 3 of 4 categories.
Deep RedChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud MalalaChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Deep Red1/4
Oud Malala3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Malala
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Malala
- Value for money
- Oud Malala
- 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 BossOud MalalaShaikh Mohd SaeedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%
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
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Malala
SillageOud Malala
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud MalalaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
floral92%
citrus84%
woody77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus 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
BergamotMandarin OrangeAppleBlackcurrant SyrupPeachPear
Heart
MagnoliaFreesiaJasmineTuberoseSaffronLeather
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Tuberose and Freesia. 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
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
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#40,473
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Oud Malala by Shaikh Mohd Saeed is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Apple, Blackcurrant Syrup, Peach and Pear; middle notes are Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine, Tuberose, Saffron and Leather; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. It opens wit…
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 Oud Malala?
Oud Malala takes 3 of 4 categories. Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes; Oud Malala is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Malala for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Red or Oud Malala?
Oud Malala lasts longest (Oud Malala 100/100, Deep Red 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Red or Oud Malala?
Oud Malala projects furthest (Oud Malala 67/100, Deep Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Red and Oud Malala smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Tuberose and Freesia.
Is Deep Red or Oud Malala better for summer or winter?
Deep Red suits evening wear; Oud Malala suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Red and Oud Malala?
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. Oud Malala has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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