Fragrance comparison

Baba Yaga vs Boss Soul

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,052 ratings analysed

6 wins

Baba Yaga

Suleko

4.17137 votes

Rank #3,789 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Boss Soul

Hugo Boss

4.01915 votes

Rank #4,035 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baba Yaga takes 6 of 7 categories.

Baba Yaga
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boss Soul
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baba Yaga6/7

Boss Soul1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baba YagaSuleko

Boss SoulHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerBaba YagaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

31%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerBaba YagaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBaba Yaga

SillageBaba Yaga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBoss SoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

leather72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

cinnamon30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegPepperCinnamonPink PepperClover

Base

Juniper BerriesLeatherPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonLavenderNutmegCoriander

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiverMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer30

Fall100

Winter75

Day65

Night100

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerBaba YagaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex38

Women19

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,789

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#4,035

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winnerBaba YagaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baba Yaga by Suleko leans into a resinous, herbal quality that shifts from bright citrus to a deeper, spiced woodland floor. It feels like an autumn walk where the air is crisp, turning the wearer into a scent-scape of juniper and dry patchouli. This unisex creation offers an atypical take on forest fragrances, perfec…

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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, Baba Yaga or Boss Soul?

Baba Yaga takes 6 of 7 categories. Baba Yaga is rated 4.17/5 from 137 votes; Boss Soul is rated 4.01/5 from 915 votes. Choose Baba Yaga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boss Soul for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baba Yaga or Boss Soul?

Baba Yaga lasts longest (Baba Yaga 80/100, Boss Soul 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baba Yaga or Boss Soul?

Baba Yaga projects furthest (Baba Yaga 71/100, Boss Soul 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baba Yaga and Boss Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Pepper.

Is Baba Yaga or Boss Soul better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baba Yaga and Boss Soul?

Baba Yaga has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper Berries, Leather and Patchouli. 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.