Boss Number One vs Surf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 5 of 5 categories.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
SurfChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Boss Number One5/5
Surf0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Boss Number One
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Boss Number One
- 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 BossSurfArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
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
40%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
aquatic70%
lavender60%
fresh50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic 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
Top
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, 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 seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring82
Summer100
Fall9
Winter18
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#34,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Armaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…
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 Surf?
Boss Number One takes 5 of 5 categories. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 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 Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Surf?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Boss Number One or Surf?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Boss Number One and Surf smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Boss Number One or Surf better for summer or winter?
Boss Number One suits evening wear; Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Boss Number One and Surf?
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. Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli.
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