Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Grey vs Almas

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,436 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,019 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

Almas3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value23

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coriander, Geranium and White Musk. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,019

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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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, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Almas?

Almas takes 3 of 3 categories. Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Almas?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Almas?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Grey and Almas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coriander, Geranium and White Musk.

Is Hot! Fragrances Grey or Almas better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear; Almas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Grey and Almas?

Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber.