Fragrance comparison

Boss Sport vs Massimo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,896 AromaticFresh Spicy

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,064 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 7 categories.

Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Boss Sport4/7

Massimo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Boss Sport
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Boss Sport
Sillage & projection: Boss Sport
Value for money: Massimo
Versatility: Massimo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss SportHugo Boss

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

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

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli,…

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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 Massimo?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 7 categories. Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Sport or Massimo?

Boss Sport lasts longest (Boss Sport 69/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Sport or Massimo?

Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Sport and Massimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Boss Sport or Massimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Boss Sport and Massimo?

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. Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.