Fragrance comparison

Zhirinovsky Red vs Lust

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,009 ratings analysed

Zhirinovsky Red

Zhirinovsky

3.4613 votes

Rank #52,738 White FloralRose

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lust

Lush · 2010

3.903,996 votes

Rank #933 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lust takes 4 of 4 categories.

Zhirinovsky Red
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lust
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Zhirinovsky Red0/4

Lust4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zhirinovsky RedZhirinovsky

LustLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 31%Want 44%

3.90/ 5 · 3,996 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

Category winnerLustRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLust

SillageLust

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

white floral100%

rose86%

yellow floral72%

floral58%

sweet44%

woody30%

white floral100%

woody72%

floral58%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangVanilleSandalwoodRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer59

Fall41

Winter32

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#933

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched2010

Reviews106

Category winnerLustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zhirinovsky Red by Zhirinovsky offers an intriguing floral fragrance for men, standing apart from typical aquatic or woody colognes. Built around sweet Jasmine and buttery Ylang-Ylang top notes, it transitions smoothly on skin into a dry Rose heart grounded by soft woody undertones. It fits casual spring afternoons an…

Reviews →

Lush Lust is a dense jasmine perfume with a dirty, indolic edge that feels sensual rather than clean. Rose and ylang-ylang keep it lush, while sandalwood and vanilla bring a creamier finish. It suits shoppers who want a bold white floral with real presence. If you prefer airy, soapy jasmine, sample before buying.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zhirinovsky Red or Lust?

Lust takes 4 of 4 categories. Zhirinovsky Red is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes; Lust is rated 3.90/5 from 3,996 votes. Choose Zhirinovsky Red for a white floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lust for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zhirinovsky Red or Lust?

They last about the same: Lust 76/100, Zhirinovsky Red 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zhirinovsky Red or Lust?

Lust projects furthest (Lust 72/100, Zhirinovsky Red 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zhirinovsky Red and Lust smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.