Fragrance comparison

Azalee vs The Female Boss

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 649 ratings analysed

Azalee

Lalique

3.48606 votes

Rank #14,399 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Female Boss

Tulisa Contostavlos

3.6743 votes

Rank #19,210 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Female Boss takes 6 of 7 categories.

Azalee
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Female Boss
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Azalee1/7

The Female Boss6/7

Ratings & consensus: The Female Boss
Community sentiment: The Female Boss
Longevity: The Female Boss
Sillage & projection: The Female Boss
Value for money: The Female Boss
Versatility: The Female Boss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azalee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzaleeLalique

The Female BossTulisa Contostavlos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 606 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%

Category winnerThe Female BossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

606 votes

33%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerThe Female BossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityThe Female Boss

SillageThe Female Boss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerThe Female BossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachFreesiaBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGardeniaFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskoak mossVanillePatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Female Boss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerThe Female BossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Party 37%Date 30%Casual 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,399

PerfumerMichel Almairac, Mylène Alran

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#19,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAzaleeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique Azalee opens with a bright burst of fuzzy peach skin and tart bergamot, balanced by the clean, peppery snap of freesia. As the fragrance settles on the skin, a classic floral heart of gardenia and rose takes over, preventing the initial fruitiness from becoming too sweet. The base relies on an earthy patchouli…

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The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos is an unexpected blast from the early 2010s celebrity scent boom. It kicks off with sharp freesia, pungent gardenia, and a sudden dusting of dry culinary spices. The opening can feel a little synthetic for the first five minutes. Give it time to settle. Soon, a milky peach note t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azalee or The Female Boss?

The Female Boss takes 6 of 7 categories. Azalee is rated 3.48/5 from 606 votes; The Female Boss is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Azalee for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Female Boss for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azalee or The Female Boss?

The Female Boss lasts longest (The Female Boss 62/100, Azalee 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azalee or The Female Boss?

The Female Boss projects furthest (The Female Boss 69/100, Azalee 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azalee and The Female Boss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Azalee or The Female Boss better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. For winter, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. The Female Boss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azalee and The Female Boss?

Azalee has top notes of Peach, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. The Female Boss has top notes of Spices, Gardenia and Freesia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, oak moss and Vanille.