Fragrance comparison

Boss Bottled Intense vs Man 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,476 ratings analysed

2 wins

Boss Bottled Intense

Hugo Boss

4.241,476 votes

Rank #729 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Man 2

Judith Williams

—0 votes

Rank #74,854 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Bottled Intense takes 2 of 2 categories.

Boss Bottled Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Man 2
Choose it for a aromatic and green character.

Boss Bottled Intense2/2

Man 20/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss Bottled IntenseHugo Boss

Man 2Judith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 1,476 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,476 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBoss Bottled Intense

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonClovesCardamomGeraniumLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodCoumarinCedarVetiver

Top

AppleBergamotLemon

Heart

MintClovesLavenderCinnamonGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cloves. Durations are only published for Boss Bottled Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Overall rank#74,854

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBoss Bottled IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Bottled Intense takes the recognizable apple and cinnamon core of the 1998 classic and adds richer woods, deeper spices, and a touch less sugar. The opening introduces a crisp red apple note brightened by zesty bergamot and gentle orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, warm cloves, cinnamon, and laven…

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Man 2 by Judith Williams is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple and bergamot with a solid base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a reliable, versatile choice for daily wear, providing a clean and masculine presence without being overly loud. Ideal for professional settings, it shifts effortlessly from morning…

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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 lasts longer, Boss Bottled Intense or Man 2?

Boss Bottled Intense lasts longest (Boss Bottled Intense 69/100, Man 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Bottled Intense and Man 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cloves.

Is Boss Bottled Intense or Man 2 better for summer or winter?

Boss Bottled Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Bottled Intense and Man 2?

Boss Bottled Intense has top notes of Apple, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coumarin and Cedar. Man 2 has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cloves, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.