Fragrance comparison

Bluff vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 325 ratings analysed

Bluff

Lubin

3.75169 votes

Rank #12,512 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,908 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bluff
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in winter.
Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bluff0/7

Boss Sport7/7

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BluffLubin

Boss SportHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

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 hate

33%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

98 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBoss SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

warm spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegLimeCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Brazil nutIrisClary Sage

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarVetyverVanillePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,512

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bluff by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp lime and nutmeg against a smooth, iris-forward heart. It thrives in temperate spring weather, offering a refined, intellectual character that works as well in an office setting as it does for weekend brunch. This scent feels deliberate, structured, and avoi…

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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…

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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, Bluff or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport takes 7 of 7 categories. Bluff is rated 3.75/5 from 169 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Bluff for a woody and citrus character. Best in winter. 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, Bluff or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport lasts longest (Boss Sport 69/100, Bluff 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bluff or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Bluff 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bluff and Boss Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Sandalwood.

Is Bluff or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Bluff is the stronger pick. Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bluff and Boss Sport?

Bluff has top notes of Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazil nut, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Vetyver and Vanille. 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.