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Fleur de Lys vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 369 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 8 of 8 categories.

  • Fleur de Lys

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 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 Lys0/8
Boss Sport8/8
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
Fleur de LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Boss SportHugo Boss
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 24%Had 34%Want 41%
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
17%Love
62%Like
1%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

213 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
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value52
Category winnerBoss SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
green69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
herbal77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonBambooGranny Smith apple
Heart1 to 2 hours
LilyJasmineHyacinthRose
Base2 to 3 hours
Virginia CedarMuskWoodsy NotesAmber
Top15-30 mins
MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
Category winnerBoss SportLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring84
Summer100
Fall13
Winter9
Day100
Night7
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night36
Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
Men98
Unisex2
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#4,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Fleur de Lys or Boss Sport?

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

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Lys or Boss Sport?

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

Which projects more, Fleur de Lys or Boss Sport?

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

Do Fleur de Lys and Boss Sport smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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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