Fragrance comparison

Princess Noir vs Deep Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 7,634 ratings analysed

Princess Noir

Vera Wang

4.0082 votes

Rank #31,040 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Deep Red

Hugo Boss

4.017,552 votes

Rank #1,461 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Red takes 5 of 8 categories.

Princess Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Deep Red
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Princess Noir3/8

Deep Red5/8

Ratings & consensus: Deep Red
Community sentiment: Princess Noir
Longevity: Deep Red
Sillage & projection: Princess Noir
Value for money: Deep Red
Versatility: Princess Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Deep Red
Fragranxe ranking: Deep Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Princess NoirVera Wang

Deep RedHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

4.01/ 5 · 7,552 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerDeep RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

7,552 votes

Category winnerPrincess NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDeep Red

SillagePrincess Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value65

Category winnerDeep RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPearMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

FreesiaCotton FlowerJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliChocolatePalisander RosewoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeBlack CurrantClementineMandarin OrangePear

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerGinger flowerTuberoseFreesiaHibiscus Seed

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMuskCalifornia Cedar

Category winnerDeep RedLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerPrincess NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Date 38%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 16%

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#31,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,461

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerDeep RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Princess Noir takes the playful DNA of the original franchise into moodier territory. A tart blast of black currant and crisp pear greets you first. It smells juicy yet shadowy. Give it ten minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a powdery veil of freesia and clean cotton flower. Then…

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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, Princess Noir or Deep Red?

Deep Red takes 5 of 8 categories. Princess Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 82 votes; Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes. Choose Princess Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Princess Noir or Deep Red?

Deep Red lasts longest (Deep Red 62/100, Princess Noir 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Princess Noir or Deep Red?

Projection is very close: Princess Noir 57/100, Deep Red 56/100 for sillage.

Do Princess Noir and Deep Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Princess Noir or Deep Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Princess Noir and Deep Red?

Princess Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Cotton Flower and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Palisander Rosewood and Amber. 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.