Boss Number One vs Voux Elegante
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Voux EleganteChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boss Number One4/8
Voux Elegante4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Voux Elegante
- Community sentiment
- Voux Elegante
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Voux Elegante
- Versatility
- Voux Elegante
- 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 BossVoux ElegantePARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 417 votes
Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%
Category winnerVoux EleganteRating 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
42%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
417 votes
Category winnerVoux EleganteMost 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 winnerVoux EleganteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
honey84%
tobacco77%
lavender69%
powdery61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and honey
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
LavenderBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
HoneyCashmeranCinnamonJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
VanillaTobaccoTonka Bean
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
Spring68
Summer22
Fall100
Winter100
Day77
Night100
Category winnerVoux EleganteMost 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#6,244
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews57
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 →Voux Elegante by PARIS CORNER opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and fresh lavender, offering an aromatic start before settling into a warm, comforting profile. As the initial brightness softens, golden honey and comforting cinnamon step forward, supported by smooth cashmeran and a subtle touch of jasmine. The dry-d…
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 Voux Elegante?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes; Voux Elegante is rated 3.98/5 from 417 votes. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Voux Elegante for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Boss Number One or Voux Elegante?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Voux Elegante 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Boss Number One or Voux Elegante?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Voux Elegante 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Boss Number One and Voux Elegante smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and honey accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Honey, Lavender and Jasmine.
Is Boss Number One or Voux Elegante better for summer or winter?
For summer, Voux Elegante is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear; Voux Elegante suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Boss Number One and Voux Elegante?
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. Voux Elegante has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cashmeran, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tobacco and Tonka Bean.
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