Black Label vs Boss Sport
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Sport takes 8 of 8 categories.
Black LabelChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boss SportChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Label0/8
Boss Sport8/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Boss Sport
- Community sentiment
- Boss Sport
- Longevity
- Boss Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Sport
- Value for money
- Boss Sport
- Versatility
- Boss Sport
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Boss Sport
- Fragranxe ranking
- Boss Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black LabelYardleyBoss SportHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%
4.31/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%
Category winnerBoss SportRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
51%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
156 votes
Category winnerBoss SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Sport
SillageBoss Sport
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoss SportBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
herbal77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss
Top15-30 mins
MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
Category winnerBoss SportLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer11
Fall100
Winter22
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night36
Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,908
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …
Reviews →Boss Sport by Hugo Boss smells like walking across a dew-covered lawn on a crisp spring morning. Unlike modern gym colognes that rely on sweet melon or synthetic ocean breezes, this 1987 release is a pure green aromatic fougere. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter marigold, crushed artemisia, and tart lemon before s…
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, Black Label or Boss Sport?
Boss Sport takes 8 of 8 categories. Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Label or Boss Sport?
Boss Sport lasts longest (Boss Sport 69/100, Black Label 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Label or Boss Sport?
Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Black Label 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Label and Boss Sport smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Black Label or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?
For summer, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. Black Label suits daytime wear; Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Label and Boss Sport?
Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss. Boss Sport has top notes of Marigold, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper, heart notes of Tarragon, Carnation, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetyver and Musk.
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