Fragrance comparison

Boss Number One vs Sevan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,921 ratings analysed

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #1,011 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sevan

AK France

3.259 votes

Rank #24,028 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sevan
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Boss Number One1/3

Sevan1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sevan
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

SevanAK France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySevan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match42%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

Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway

Heart

Indonesian NutmegLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Caraway, Grapefruit and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#24,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Sevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …

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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 Sevan?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Sevan?

They last about the same: Sevan 75/100, Boss Number One 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Boss Number One or Sevan?

Projection is very close: Boss Number One 66/100, Sevan 66/100 for sillage.

Do Boss Number One and Sevan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Caraway, Grapefruit and Lavender.

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

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

What are the notes in Boss Number One and Sevan?

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. Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.