Fragrance comparison

Boss Number One vs Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,961 ratings analysed

5 wins

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #960 AromaticWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3149 votes

Rank #15,858 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Number One takes 5 of 8 categories.

Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Boss Number One5/8

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)3/8

Ratings & consensus: Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Community sentiment: Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Longevity: Boss Number One
Sillage & projection: Boss Number One
Value for money: Boss Number One
Versatility: Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Note pyramid (duration): Boss Number One
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss Number OneHugo Boss

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerCerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)Rating 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

49%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerCerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBoss Number One

SillageBoss Number One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value46

Category winnerBoss Number OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

BasilGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

StrawberryCherry BlossomFlower Petals

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Category winnerBoss Number OneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Category winnerCerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#960

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#15,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a bright, refreshing splash of springtime fruit and clean florals. The first spritz brings tart grapefruit and aromatic basil that quickly tame the sugar of ripe wild strawberries. Soft cherry blossom petals emerge next, adding an airy,…

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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 Number One or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Boss Number One takes 5 of 8 categories. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) is rated 4.31/5 from 49 votes. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Number One or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Number One and Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Boss Number One or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear; Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Number One and Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

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. Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Strawberry, Cherry Blossom and Flower Petals, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.