#006 Boxer vs Don’t Ask
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Don’t Ask takes 3 of 5 categories.
#006 BoxerChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Don’t AskChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#006 Boxer2/5
Don’t Ask3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Don’t Ask
- Sillage & projection
- Don’t Ask
- Value for money
- Don’t Ask
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- #006 Boxer
- Fragranxe ranking
- #006 Boxer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#006 BoxerHUNQDon’t AskPrimera PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.28/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
38%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
20%Hate
61 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDon’t Ask
SillageDon’t Ask
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDon’t AskBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
green58%
amber44%
earthy30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
RosemaryRed ThymeGrapefruitBergamotBigaradePetitgrain Paraguay
Heart2-4 hrs
CuminGreen LeavesNutmegVioletGeraniumRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverPatchouliStyraxPine TreeCade oilClary SageIso E SuperAmbroxan
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green LeavesGrapefruitPineappleBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
CorianderGeraniumAmbroxanNutmegIris
Base5 to 8 hours
PatchouliOakmossVetiverTobaccoWoody Notes
Category winner#006 BoxerLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer50
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night93
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#20,158
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#57,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner#006 BoxerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHUNQ #006 Boxer delivers an authentic sensory tribute to the boxing ring, opening with a punch of bitter grapefruit, tart petitgrain, and pungent rosemary. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a warm heart of cumin, nutmeg, and crushed green leaves creates a distinctive aroma reminiscent of freshly opened vinyl glov…
Reviews →Don’t Ask by Primera Perfumes presents a crisp, outdoorsy profile built around sharp citrus and rich forestry. The opening delivers a burst of tart grapefruit and bergamot paired with fresh green leaves and sweet pineapple. As the first rush settles, spicy coriander and nutmeg meet floral geranium and powdery iris, an…
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, #006 Boxer or Don’t Ask?
Don’t Ask takes 3 of 5 categories. #006 Boxer is rated 3.28/5 from 61 votes; Don’t Ask is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose #006 Boxer for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Don’t Ask for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #006 Boxer or Don’t Ask?
Don’t Ask lasts longest (Don’t Ask 80/100, #006 Boxer 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #006 Boxer or Don’t Ask?
Don’t Ask projects furthest (Don’t Ask 75/100, #006 Boxer 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #006 Boxer and Don’t Ask smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green Leaves and Nutmeg.
Is #006 Boxer or Don’t Ask better for summer or winter?
#006 Boxer suits day or night wear; Don’t Ask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #006 Boxer and Don’t Ask?
#006 Boxer has top notes of Rosemary, Red Thyme, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Green Leaves, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Styrax and Pine Tree. Don’t Ask has top notes of Green Leaves, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Geranium, Ambroxan and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Tobacco.
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