Fragrance comparison

Vega vs Johan B. Rich

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Vega

Ajmal

4.002 votes

Rank #56,825 FruityCitrus

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65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Johan B. Rich

Johan B

4.3333 votes

Rank #24,249 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Johan B. Rich takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vega
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Johan B. Rich
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vega1/3

Johan B. Rich2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Johan B. Rich
Sillage & projection: Vega
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Johan B. Rich

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VegaAjmal

Johan B. RichJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.33/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

52%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJohan B. Rich

SillageVega

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

violet61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

TuberoseVioletRose

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesPlumRoseCherry

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Red Berries. Durations are only published for Johan B. Rich, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring53

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10

Unisex10

Women80

Casual 33%Date 28%Work 21%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJohan B. RichHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vega by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral that opens on tart black currant and grapefruit, then turns into a smooth bouquet of rose, violet and a creamy tuberose feel. As it dries down, soft vanilla and musk round out the patchouli, giving it a clean, slightly powdery finish. If you like fresh florals with a sweet-musky…

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Johan B. Rich by Johan B delivers an energetic, mouthwatering burst of tart black currant, sparkling grapefruit, and bitter bergamot that quickly settles into a rich fruit compote. As the brisk opening calms on skin, luscious red berries, dark plum, and sweet cherry bloom over a delicate hint of velvety rose. The true…

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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, Vega or Johan B. Rich?

Johan B. Rich takes 2 of 3 categories. Vega is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Johan B. Rich is rated 4.33/5 from 33 votes. Choose Vega for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Johan B. Rich for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vega or Johan B. Rich?

Johan B. Rich lasts longest (Johan B. Rich 81/100, Vega 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vega or Johan B. Rich?

Vega projects furthest (Vega 88/100, Johan B. Rich 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vega and Johan B. Rich smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Red Berries.

Is Vega or Johan B. Rich better for summer or winter?

Vega suits daytime wear; Johan B. Rich suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vega and Johan B. Rich?

Vega has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Red Berries, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla. Johan B. Rich has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Plum, Rose and Cherry, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.