Fragrance comparison

Boss Number One vs Carrera Master

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,930 ratings analysed

4 wins

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #1,011 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Carrera Master

Carrera

3.7218 votes

Rank #43,972 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Number One takes 4 of 5 categories.

Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Carrera Master
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Boss Number One4/5

Carrera Master1/5

Ratings & consensus: Boss Number One
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boss Number One
Sillage & projection: Boss Number One
Value for money: Carrera Master
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

Carrera MasterCarrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerBoss Number OneRating 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

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBoss Number One

SillageBoss Number One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCarrera MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

BergamotLemonEucalyptus

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#43,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Carrera Master opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon, backed by an immediate hit of cool eucalyptus. Within ten minutes, aromatic lavender and spicy geranium take over the center, softening the initial tartness into a clean barbershop lather. Cinnamon adds a dry kick before the scent settles into a ceda…

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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 Carrera Master?

Boss Number One takes 4 of 5 categories. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Carrera Master is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Carrera Master for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Carrera Master?

Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Carrera Master 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Number One or Carrera Master?

Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Carrera Master 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Number One and Carrera Master smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Boss Number One or Carrera Master better for summer or winter?

Boss Number One suits evening wear; Carrera Master suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Number One and Carrera Master?

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. Carrera Master has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.