Fragrance comparison

Boss Number One vs Bunker

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,915 ratings analysed

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #1,011 AromaticWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Bunker

Nausea

3.003 votes

Rank #71,203 SmokyMineral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bunker
Choose it for a smoky and mineral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Boss Number One2/4

Bunker2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss Number OneHugo Boss

BunkerNausea

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

1,912 votes

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBunker

SillageBunker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBoss Number OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

smoky100%

mineral92%

honey84%

sweet77%

metallic69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both honey, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar

Top

Mineral notesAniseEarthy NotesJuniper

Heart

IncenseMetallic notesBeeswax

Base

HoneyAshTobaccoCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Honey, Tobacco and Cedar. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall25

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#71,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Number One by Hugo Boss is a classic 1985 aromatic fougere that blends bitter artemisia, golden honey, and rich pipe tobacco into an unmistakably confident masculine profile. The fragrance kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, tart green apple, and pungent herbal basil before smoothing into a dense floral h…

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Bunker by Nausea is a bold woody creation that centers on mineral notes and raw incense. It feels cold and structured on the skin, grounded by an earthy base of ash and cedar. This scent suits those who enjoy polarizing, avant-garde profiles for damp, cool autumn days or moody evening outings where you want a clinical…

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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, Boss Number One or Bunker?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Bunker is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bunker for a smoky and mineral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Bunker?

Bunker lasts longest (Bunker 87/100, Boss Number One 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Number One or Bunker?

Bunker projects furthest (Bunker 88/100, Boss Number One 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Number One and Bunker smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Juniper, Honey, Tobacco and Cedar.

Is Boss Number One or Bunker better for summer or winter?

Boss Number One suits evening wear; Bunker suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Number One and Bunker?

Boss Number One has top notes of Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Lavender, Rose and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Bunker has top notes of Mineral notes, Anise, Earthy Notes and Juniper, heart notes of Incense, Metallic notes and Beeswax, a base of Honey, Ash, Tobacco and Cedar.