Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Red vs Oligarch

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,217 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Red

Ulric de Varens · 2008

4.0715 votes

Rank #53,490 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #154 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Red
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Hot! Fragrances Red1/5

Oligarch4/5

Ratings & consensus: Oligarch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oligarch
Sillage & projection: Oligarch
Value for money: Hot! Fragrances Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oligarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances RedUlric de Varens

OligarchRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerHot! Fragrances RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

anis84%

citrus77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodStar AniseAppleLemonPatchouliMelonOrange BlossomOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 32%Date 29%Casual 27%Work 12%

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews0

Overall rank#154

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Red by Ulric de Varens delivers a burst of crisp green apple, zesty lemon, and juicy melon straight out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries an obvious alcohol flash. Give it two minutes to settle. Once the solvent evaporates, pungent star anise emerges to slice cleanly through the sweet fruit. A w…

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Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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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 Red or Oligarch?

Oligarch takes 4 of 5 categories. Hot! Fragrances Red is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Red for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Red or Oligarch?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Hot! Fragrances Red 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Red or Oligarch?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Hot! Fragrances Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Red and Oligarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.

Is Hot! Fragrances Red or Oligarch better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Red and Oligarch?

Hot! Fragrances Red features Sandalwood, Star Anise, Apple, Lemon and Patchouli. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.