Fragrance comparison

Boss Sport vs Versailles

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,387 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Versailles

Julian Rouas

3.005 votes

Rank #59,743 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories.

Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versailles
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Boss Sport1/3

Versailles2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Versailles
Sillage & projection: Versailles
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

VersaillesJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

musky91%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

LavenderMusk

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Green NotesVetyverHolly

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetyver and Musk. 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

Night41

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 13%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#59,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Versailles by Julian Rouas centers on a sharp, aromatic blend of lavender and musk that quickly transitions into a dry, woodsy heart. Finished with a ginger-spiked base, this fragrance offers a clean, professional profile tailored for those who prefer traditional, no-nonsense scents during spring daytime activities. I…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Boss Sport or Versailles?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories. Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes; Versailles is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versailles for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Sport or Versailles?

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 80/100, Boss Sport 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boss Sport or Versailles?

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 75/100, Boss Sport 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Sport and Versailles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetyver and Musk.

Is Boss Sport or Versailles better for summer or winter?

Boss Sport suits daytime wear; Versailles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Sport and Versailles?

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. Versailles has top notes of Lavender and Musk, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Holly.