Fragrance comparison

Boss Sport vs Fleur de Lys

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

8 wins

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,786 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Fleur de Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.78213 votes

Rank #20,558 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 8 of 8 categories.

Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur de Lys
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Boss Sport8/8

Fleur de Lys0/8

Ratings & consensus: Boss Sport
Community sentiment: Boss Sport
Longevity: Boss Sport
Sillage & projection: Boss Sport
Value for money: Boss Sport
Versatility: Boss Sport
Note pyramid (duration): Boss Sport
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Boss SportHugo Boss

Fleur de LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

3.78/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 24%Had 34%Want 41%

Category winnerBoss SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

17%Love

62%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerBoss SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBoss SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonBambooGranny Smith apple

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyJasmineHyacinthRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Virginia CedarMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Category winnerBoss SportLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring84

Summer100

Fall13

Winter9

Day100

Night7

Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Sport by Hugo Boss smells like walking across a dew-covered lawn on a crisp spring morning. Unlike modern gym colognes that rely on sweet melon or synthetic ocean breezes, this 1987 release is a pure green aromatic fougere. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter marigold, crushed artemisia, and tart lemon before s…

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Fleur de Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp floral green eau de parfum built around sharp citrus and watery garden petals. The scent opens with a burst of tart Amalfi lemon, crisp Granny Smith apple, and green bamboo leaves that provide an immediate cooling sensation. As the initial brightness settles, a fl…

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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 Sport or Fleur de Lys?

Boss Sport takes 8 of 8 categories. Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes; Fleur de Lys is rated 3.78/5 from 213 votes. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Sport or Fleur de Lys?

Boss Sport lasts longest (Boss Sport 69/100, Fleur de Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Sport or Fleur de Lys?

Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Fleur de Lys 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Sport and Fleur de Lys smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Rose, Jasmine and Lily.

Is Boss Sport or Fleur de Lys better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. Boss Sport suits daytime wear; Fleur de Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Sport and Fleur de Lys?

Boss Sport has top notes of Marigold, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper, heart notes of Tarragon, Carnation, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetyver and Musk. Fleur de Lys has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bamboo and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.