Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Red vs Verino

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Pheromone Red

Marilyn Miglin

3.9212 votes

Rank #23,597 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Verino

Roberto Verino

4.0255 votes

Rank #18,522 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verino takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pheromone Red
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Verino
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pheromone Red1/5

Verino4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone RedMarilyn Miglin

VerinoRoberto Verino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 28%Had 46%Want 26%

Category winnerVerinoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVerino

SillageVerino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPheromone RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

woody48%

patchouli30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, yellow floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Jasmine SambacLily

Heart2 to 3 hours

BroomYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base2 to 3 hours

PatchouliWhite MuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGalbanum

Heart

LilyYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLily, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pheromone Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring37

Summer26

Fall100

Winter95

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,522

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVerinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Red by Marilyn Miglin is a bright floral fragrance that surprises many who expect a heavy, spicy profile from its fiery name. It opens with an airy bouquet of jasmine sambac and crisp lily, introducing a clean, petal-forward character right away. As the scent settles, broom and sweet ylang-ylang take over th…

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Verino by Roberto Verino is a classic floral-fruity scent launched in 1992. It opens with vibrant mandarin and bergamot, leading into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base relies on sandalwood and patchouli, creating a powdery, creamy finish. This scent suits confident women looking for a versatile fragrance fo…

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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, Pheromone Red or Verino?

Verino takes 4 of 5 categories. Pheromone Red is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Verino is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Pheromone Red for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verino for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Red or Verino?

Verino lasts longest (Verino 72/100, Pheromone Red 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Red or Verino?

Verino projects furthest (Verino 71/100, Pheromone Red 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Red and Verino smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Pheromone Red or Verino better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Red suits daytime wear; Verino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Red and Verino?

Pheromone Red has top notes of Jasmine Sambac and Lily, heart notes of Broom, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, White Musk and Amber. Verino has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.