Acumen Noir vs Boss Soul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Soul takes 5 of 6 categories.
Acumen NoirChoose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boss SoulChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acumen Noir1/6
Boss Soul5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Boss Soul
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Boss Soul
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Soul
- Value for money
- Acumen Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Boss Soul
- Fragranxe ranking
- Boss Soul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acumen NoirDilís ParfumBoss SoulHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%
4.01/ 5 · 915 votes
Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%
Category winnerBoss SoulRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
32%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
31%Love
52%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
915 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Soul
SillageBoss Soul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcumen NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
vanilla88%
lavender77%
amber65%
aromatic53%
musky42%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
PepperLavenderNutmegAnise
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaAmbroxan
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPepperAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonLavenderNutmegCoriander
Base5-7 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiverMusk
Category winnerBoss SoulLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer36
Fall100
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
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#48,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,947
PerfumerUrsula Wandel
Launched—
Reviews80
Category winnerBoss SoulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcumen Noir by Dilís Parfum delivers a fresh spicy and warm aromatic profile built on classic oriental fougere traditions. It opens with bright, crisp bergamot that quickly greets a lively heart of black pepper, aromatic lavender, warm nutmeg, and licorice-tinted anise. As the initial zest settles, smooth vanilla and …
Reviews →Boss Soul by Hugo Boss brings a cozy, spicy warmth that feels like wrapping yourself in a soft wool scarf on a crisp autumn evening. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bright mandarin orange and cracked black pepper before settling into a comforting heart of sweet cinnamon, crushed cardamom, and gentle lavende…
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, Acumen Noir or Boss Soul?
Boss Soul takes 5 of 6 categories. Acumen Noir is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Boss Soul is rated 4.01/5 from 915 votes. Choose Acumen Noir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boss Soul for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Acumen Noir or Boss Soul?
Boss Soul lasts longest (Boss Soul 60/100, Acumen Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acumen Noir or Boss Soul?
Boss Soul projects furthest (Boss Soul 52/100, Acumen Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acumen Noir and Boss Soul smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Nutmeg.
Is Acumen Noir or Boss Soul better for summer or winter?
Acumen Noir suits evening wear; Boss Soul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acumen Noir and Boss Soul?
Acumen Noir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise, a base of Vanilla and Ambroxan. Boss Soul has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Anise and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.
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