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Byblos Uomo vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 220 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Byblos Uomo

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Boss Sport

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo3/7
Boss Sport3/7
Ratings & consensus
Boss Sport
Community sentiment
Boss Sport
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Byblos Uomo
Value for money
Byblos Uomo
Versatility
Byblos Uomo
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Byblos UomoByblos
Boss SportHugo Boss
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
4.31/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%
Category winnerBoss SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

64 votes

51%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerBoss SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value52
Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
herbal77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night36
Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Men98
Unisex2
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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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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, Byblos Uomo or Boss Sport?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Boss Sport?

They last about the same: Byblos Uomo 69/100, Boss Sport 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Boss Sport?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Boss Sport 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Boss Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Byblos Uomo or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Boss Sport?

Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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.

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