Fragrance comparison

Ateeq vs Boss Number One

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,007 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ateeq

Nusuk

4.4995 votes

Rank #4,961 SweetTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #1,011 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ateeq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ateeq
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ateeq5/7

Boss Number One2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ateeq
Community sentiment: Ateeq
Longevity: Ateeq
Sillage & projection: Ateeq
Value for money: Ateeq
Versatility: Boss Number One
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

AteeqNusuk

Boss Number OneHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerAteeqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

21%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

40%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

1,912 votes

Category winnerAteeqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAteeq

SillageAteeq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value74

Category winnerAteeqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tobacco92%

honey84%

warm spicy77%

cinnamon69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, honey and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCinnamonAmberGrapefruitLime

Heart

TobaccoLavenderJasmine

Base

TonkaCedarwoodVanilla OrchidCoumarinMusk

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar

InformationalShared notesHoney, Cinnamon, Amber and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerBoss Number OneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex36

Women13

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ateeq by Nusuk opens with a thick pour of golden honey and sharp cinnamon, cut through by a splash of tangy grapefruit and lime. As the bright citrus fades, the heart reveals rich pipe tobacco leaves, soothing French lavender, and subtle jasmine blossoms. In the dry-down, warm tonka bean, creamy vanilla orchid, and sm…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ateeq or Boss Number One?

Ateeq takes 5 of 7 categories. Ateeq is rated 4.49/5 from 95 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Ateeq for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ateeq or Boss Number One?

They last about the same: Ateeq 75/100, Boss Number One 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ateeq or Boss Number One?

Ateeq projects furthest (Ateeq 71/100, Boss Number One 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ateeq and Boss Number One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, honey and aromatic accords. Common notes include Honey, Cinnamon, Amber and Grapefruit.

Is Ateeq or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ateeq is the stronger pick. For winter, Ateeq is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ateeq and Boss Number One?

Ateeq has top notes of Honey, Cinnamon, Amber and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tobacco, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka, Cedarwood, Vanilla Orchid and Coumarin. 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.