Boss Number One vs Chevignon CC
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 7 of 8 categories.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Chevignon CCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boss Number One7/8
Chevignon CC1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Boss Number One
- Community sentiment
- Boss Number One
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Boss Number One
- Versatility
- Chevignon CC
- 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 BossChevignon CCChevignonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 35%Had 55%Want 10%
Category winnerBoss Number OneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
20%Love
51%Like
3%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerBoss Number OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Number One
SillageBoss Number One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoss Number OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
marine69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
RosemaryGrapefruitCarawayBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Sea NotesJasmineApple
Base2 to 4 hours
CedarOakmossMuskSandalwood
Category winnerBoss Number OneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall36
Winter18
Day100
Night21
Category winnerChevignon CCMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#48,831
PerfumerMartin Gras
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBoss 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…
Reviews →Chevignon CC is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centres on crisp citrus, herbal spices, and a breezy coastal undertone. The opening pairs bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot with aromatic rosemary and warm caraway seed. As the initial sharpness softens, watery sea notes emerge alongside crisp green apple an…
Reviews →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 Chevignon CC?
Boss Number One takes 7 of 8 categories. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Chevignon CC is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Chevignon CC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Chevignon CC?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Chevignon CC 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Boss Number One or Chevignon CC?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Chevignon CC 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Boss Number One and Chevignon CC smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Caraway, Grapefruit and Jasmine.
Is Boss Number One or Chevignon CC better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chevignon CC is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear; Chevignon CC suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Boss Number One and Chevignon CC?
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. Chevignon CC has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Jasmine and Apple, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood.
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