Fragrance comparison

Deep Red vs So Chic!

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7,568 ratings analysed

6 wins

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,567 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

So Chic!

Elle

3.4416 votes

Rank #62,037 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Red takes 6 of 6 categories.

Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
So Chic!
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deep Red6/6

So Chic!0/6

Ratings & consensus: Deep Red
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Deep Red
Sillage & projection: Deep Red
Value for money: Deep Red
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

So Chic!Elle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

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

19%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityDeep Red

SillageDeep Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDeep RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

citrus86%

fruity72%

floral58%

vanilla44%

aquatic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and vanilla

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 to 30 minutes

ClementinePear

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaPraline

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwood

Category winnerDeep RedLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day66

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,567

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#62,037

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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So Chic! by Elle is a bright floral fruity perfume that balances sugary treats with fresh citrus juice. It opens on a brisk pairing of sweet clementine and crisp pear, giving off a light, sparkling introduction with an airy, aquatic freshness. Soon, the scent moves into a clean floral heart where fresh freesia mixes 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deep Red or So Chic!?

Deep Red takes 6 of 6 categories. Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes; So Chic! is rated 3.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose So Chic! for a sweet and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Red or So Chic!?

Deep Red lasts longest (Deep Red 62/100, So Chic! 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Red or So Chic!?

Deep Red projects furthest (Deep Red 56/100, So Chic! 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Red and So Chic! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Clementine, Pear, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Deep Red or So Chic! better for summer or winter?

Deep Red suits evening wear; So Chic! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Red and So Chic!?

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. So Chic! has top notes of Clementine and Pear, heart notes of Freesia and Praline, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.