Arrazo vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 4 of 5 categories.
ArrazoChoose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arrazo1/5
Boss Number One4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Boss Number One
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Arrazo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Boss Number One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArrazoPhytodermBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerBoss Number OneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
36%Like
36%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Number One
SillageBoss Number One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArrazoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
lavender91%
mossy83%
citrus74%
green65%
earthy56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage
Heart
CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Lemon and Sage. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night80
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
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#63,046
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…
Reviews →Boss Number One by Hugo Boss is a classic 1985 aromatic fougere that blends bitter artemisia, golden honey, and rich pipe tobacco into an unmistakably confident masculine profile. The fragrance kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, tart green apple, and pungent herbal basil before smoothing into a dense floral h…
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, Arrazo or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One takes 4 of 5 categories. Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arrazo or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arrazo or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arrazo and Boss Number One smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Sage.
Is Arrazo or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
Arrazo suits daytime wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arrazo and Boss Number One?
Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. Boss Number One has top notes of Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Lavender, Rose and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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