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Boss Bottled Tonic vs Double Attack

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

Updated 2,137 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Double Attack takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Boss Bottled Tonic

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Double Attack

    Choose it for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Boss Bottled Tonic2/7
Double Attack5/7
Ratings & consensus
Double Attack
Community sentiment
Double Attack
Longevity
Double Attack
Sillage & projection
Double Attack
Value for money
Boss Bottled Tonic
Versatility
Double Attack
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Boss Bottled Tonic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Boss Bottled TonicHugo Boss
Double AttackMind Games
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 1,724 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 413 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerDouble AttackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
51%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

1,724 votes

42%Love
31%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerDouble AttackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityDouble Attack

SillageDouble Attack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value24
Category winnerBoss Bottled TonicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
fresh83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
warm spicy56%
warm spicy100%
chocolate92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AppleBitter OrangeGrapefruitLemon
Heart1-2 hrs
GingerCinnamonGeraniumCloves
Base2-4 hrs
Woodsy NotesVetiver
Top
Bitter OrangePimentoPink Pepper
Heart
CinnamonAgaveGeranium
Base
Dark ChocolateMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodBourbon Vetiver
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cinnamon, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Boss Bottled Tonic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night18
Spring29
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDouble AttackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex8
Women1
Men33
Unisex55
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Overall rank#30,143

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBoss Bottled TonicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Bottled Tonic by Hugo Boss brings a sparkling, crisp twist to the famous apple and cinnamon profile of the original cologne. It opens with an energizing splash of tart green apple, zesty grapefruit, and bitter orange, giving off an immediate sensation like chilled citrus seltzer water. Within twenty minutes, fres…

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Mind Games Double Attack blends dark chocolate with sharp bitter orange and warm pimento pepper. The opening hits with a zesty spice before settling into rich cacao nibs and dry bourbon vetiver. Built for cool autumn evenings and winter nights, it offers an unexpected bittersweet edge for anyone wanting a gourmand sce…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Boss Bottled Tonic or Double Attack?

Double Attack takes 5 of 7 categories. Boss Bottled Tonic is rated 3.81/5 from 1,724 votes; Double Attack is rated 4.00/5 from 413 votes. Choose Boss Bottled Tonic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Double Attack for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Boss Bottled Tonic or Double Attack?

Double Attack lasts longest (Double Attack 69/100, Boss Bottled Tonic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Bottled Tonic or Double Attack?

Double Attack projects furthest (Double Attack 51/100, Boss Bottled Tonic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Bottled Tonic and Double Attack smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cinnamon, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Boss Bottled Tonic or Double Attack better for summer or winter?

For summer, Double Attack is the stronger pick. For winter, Double Attack is the stronger pick. Boss Bottled Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Bottled Tonic and Double Attack?

Boss Bottled Tonic has top notes of Apple, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Geranium and Cloves, a base of Woodsy Notes and Vetiver. Double Attack has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pimento and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Agave and Geranium, a base of Dark Chocolate, Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood and Bourbon Vetiver.

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