Fragrance comparison

Boss Bottled Tonic vs Up To You for Him

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,762 ratings analysed

Boss Bottled Tonic

Hugo Boss

3.811,724 votes

Rank #4,699 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Up To You for Him

Avon

4.0338 votes

Rank #46,483 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Up To You for Him takes 6 of 7 categories.

Boss Bottled Tonic
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Up To You for Him
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Boss Bottled Tonic1/7

Up To You for Him6/7

Ratings & consensus: Up To You for Him
Community sentiment: Up To You for Him
Longevity: Up To You for Him
Sillage & projection: Up To You for Him
Value for money: Up To You for Him
Versatility: Up To You for Him
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

Up To You for HimAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 1,724 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 37%Had 30%Want 33%

Category winnerUp To You for HimRating 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

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerUp To You for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityUp To You for Him

SillageUp To You for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUp To You for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

earthy30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fresh and aromatic

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

Woodsy Notes

Heart

Ginger

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Woodsy Notes 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

Night21

Spring82

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night44

Category winnerUp To You for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Casual 46%Work 38%Date 9%Party 7%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Overall rank#46,483

PerfumerNot listed

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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Avon Up To You for Him opens with a sharp flash of zesty ginger that immediately cuts through a dense background of synthetic woodsy notes. The top feel is crisp and energizing, giving way after twenty minutes to a dryer, more grounded heart. As the spicy initial pop softens, clean vetiver takes control near the base,…

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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 Bottled Tonic or Up To You for Him?

Up To You for Him takes 6 of 7 categories. Boss Bottled Tonic is rated 3.81/5 from 1,724 votes; Up To You for Him is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes. Choose Boss Bottled Tonic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Up To You for Him for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Bottled Tonic or Up To You for Him?

Up To You for Him lasts longest (Up To You for Him 62/100, Boss Bottled Tonic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Bottled Tonic or Up To You for Him?

Up To You for Him projects furthest (Up To You for Him 47/100, Boss Bottled Tonic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Bottled Tonic and Up To You for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver.

Is Boss Bottled Tonic or Up To You for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Up To You for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Up To You for Him is the stronger pick. Boss Bottled Tonic suits daytime wear; Up To You for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Bottled Tonic and Up To You for Him?

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. Up To You for Him has top notes of Woodsy Notes, heart notes of Ginger, a base of Vetiver.