Fragrance comparison

Axis Black Caviar vs Boss Soul

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 972 ratings analysed

4 wins

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,926 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Boss Soul

Hugo Boss

4.01915 votes

Rank #4,028 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boss Soul
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Axis Black Caviar4/7

Boss Soul3/7

Ratings & consensus: Boss Soul
Community sentiment: Axis Black Caviar
Longevity: Axis Black Caviar
Sillage & projection: Axis Black Caviar
Value for money: Boss Soul
Versatility: Axis Black Caviar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Boss SoulHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%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 hate

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

31%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAxis Black Caviar

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBoss SoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonLavenderNutmegCoriander

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise. Durations are only published for Boss Soul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#4,028

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winnerBoss SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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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…

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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, Axis Black Caviar or Boss Soul?

Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Boss Soul is rated 4.01/5 from 915 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boss Soul for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Boss Soul?

They last about the same: Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Boss Soul 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Boss Soul?

Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Boss Soul 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Black Caviar and Boss Soul smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise.

Is Axis Black Caviar or Boss Soul better for summer or winter?

For summer, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Soul is the stronger pick. Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Boss Soul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Boss Soul?

Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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.