So Chic! vs Deep Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Red takes 6 of 6 categories.
So Chic!Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Deep RedChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
So Chic!0/6
Deep Red6/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Red
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Deep Red
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Red
- Value for money
- Deep Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Deep Red
- Fragranxe ranking
- Deep Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
So Chic!ElleDeep RedHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.44/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%
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 hate19%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
33%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
7,552 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Red
SillageDeep Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDeep RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus86%
fruity72%
floral58%
vanilla44%
aquatic30%
citrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
ClementinePear
Heart1 to 2 hours
FreesiaPraline
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwood
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 seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall22
Winter11
Day100
Night13
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day66
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,037
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#1,567
PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerDeep RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSo Chic! by Elle is a bright floral fruity perfume that balances sugary treats with fresh citrus juice. It opens on a brisk pairing of sweet clementine and crisp pear, giving off a light, sparkling introduction with an airy, aquatic freshness. Soon, the scent moves into a clean floral heart where fresh freesia mixes w…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, So Chic! or Deep Red?
Deep Red takes 6 of 6 categories. So Chic! is rated 3.44/5 from 16 votes; Deep Red is rated 4.01/5 from 7,552 votes. Choose So Chic! for a sweet and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deep Red for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, So Chic! or Deep Red?
Deep Red lasts longest (Deep Red 62/100, So Chic! 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, So Chic! or Deep Red?
Deep Red projects furthest (Deep Red 56/100, So Chic! 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do So Chic! and Deep Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Clementine, Pear, Freesia and Vanilla.
Is So Chic! or Deep Red better for summer or winter?
So Chic! suits daytime wear; Deep Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in So Chic! and Deep Red?
So Chic! has top notes of Clementine and Pear, heart notes of Freesia and Praline, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.
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