Fragrance comparison

Jana vs Deep Red

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7,609 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jana

Verset Parfums

4.1957 votes

Rank #10,217 FloralVanilla

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,447 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jana takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jana
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jana6/7

Deep Red1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JanaVerset Parfums

Deep RedHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerJanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

7,552 votes

Category winnerJanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJana

SillageJana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla83%

woody65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ginger flower

Heart

Freesia

Base

VanillaWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeBlack CurrantClementineMandarin OrangePear

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerGinger flowerTuberoseFreesiaHibiscus Seed

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCalifornia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGinger flower, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Deep Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall95

Winter64

Day100

Night44

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerJanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex11

Women87

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,447

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerDeep RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verset Parfums Jana offers a softer, sweeter alternative to salty marine vanilla scents. This fragrance layers light ginger flower over clean freesia, settling into a comfortable wood and vanilla base. It is a casual choice for temperate autumn afternoons and relaxed daily wear.

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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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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, Jana or Deep Red?

Jana takes 6 of 7 categories. Jana is rated 4.19/5 from 57 votes; Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes. Choose Jana for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jana or Deep Red?

Jana lasts longest (Jana 67/100, Deep Red 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jana or Deep Red?

Jana projects furthest (Jana 61/100, Deep Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jana and Deep Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger flower, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Jana or Deep Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jana and Deep Red?

Jana has top notes of Ginger flower, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. 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.