Fragrance comparison

Boss Bastard vs Pisa

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 865 ratings analysed

4 wins

Boss Bastard

Aaron Terence Hughes

3.88318 votes

Rank #848 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Pisa

Lattafa Perfumes

4.09547 votes

Rank #2,629 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Bastard takes 4 of 7 categories.

Boss Bastard
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Pisa
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Boss Bastard4/7

Pisa3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss BastardAaron Terence Hughes

PisaLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerPisaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

12%Hate

103 votes

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

Category winnerPisaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBoss Bastard

SillageBoss Bastard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPisaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco92%

citrus84%

cacao77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody83%

amber65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

TobaccoAmberCedar

Base

Cacao PodMuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top

MandarinBergamotLemon

Heart

Cedar

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBoss BastardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men78

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#2,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBoss BastardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Bastard is a bold tobacco amber with a bright citrus kick up top and a darker cacao, wood dry-down. On skin it can open a little sharp and smoky, then settles into a clean, woody tobacco sweetness that feels “boss level” and room-filling. If you like strong projection and long wear, this is built for cold weather…

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Pisa by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic fruity fragrance tailored for men who enjoy vibrant citrus and woody compositions. Launched in 2024, it opens with a sharp burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, leading into a cedarwood heart. Sandalwood and amber provide a warm, smooth finish that sits well on the skin during…

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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, Boss Bastard or Pisa?

Boss Bastard takes 4 of 7 categories. Boss Bastard is rated 3.88/5 from 318 votes; Pisa is rated 4.09/5 from 547 votes. Choose Boss Bastard for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Pisa for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Boss Bastard or Pisa?

Boss Bastard lasts longest (Boss Bastard 90/100, Pisa 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Bastard or Pisa?

Boss Bastard projects furthest (Boss Bastard 84/100, Pisa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Bastard and Pisa smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Amber and Cedar.

Is Boss Bastard or Pisa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boss Bastard is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Bastard is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Bastard and Pisa?

Boss Bastard has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, Amber and Cedar, a base of Cacao Pod, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Pisa has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.