Boss Number One vs Grapefruit Lime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 7 of 7 categories.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Grapefruit LimeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Boss Number One7/7
Grapefruit Lime0/7
- 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
- Boss Number One
- 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 BossGrapefruit LimeThe 7 VirtuesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%
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
16%Love
58%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
69 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%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
green48%
aromatic30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
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
Top
LimeGrapefruitPetitgrainLemonBasilOrange
Heart
Green TeaBambooCuminJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base
CedarMossSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Basil and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBoss Number OneMost 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#18,313
PerfumerAngela Stavrevska
Launched—
Reviews12
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 →Grapefruit Lime opens bright and tart, with juicy lime and grapefruit pushed by a green, slightly spicy edge. It smells clean, crisp and outdoorsy rather than sugary, then settles into a drier woody base with a soft musky feel. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like citrus scents with some texture. Sa…
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 Grapefruit Lime?
Boss Number One takes 7 of 7 categories. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Grapefruit Lime is rated 3.68/5 from 69 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 Grapefruit Lime for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Grapefruit Lime?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Grapefruit Lime 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Boss Number One or Grapefruit Lime?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Grapefruit Lime 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Boss Number One and Grapefruit Lime smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Basil and Grapefruit.
Is Boss Number One or Grapefruit Lime better for summer or winter?
For summer, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Boss Number One and Grapefruit Lime?
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. Grapefruit Lime has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Bamboo, Cumin and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Moss, Sandalwood and Amber.
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