Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,607 ratings analysed

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,387 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 6 of 8 categories.

Fougere Royale (2010)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere Royale (2010)1/8

Boss Sport6/8

Ratings & consensus: Fougere Royale (2010)
Community sentiment: Boss Sport
Longevity: Boss Sport
Sillage & projection: Boss Sport
Value for money: Boss Sport
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Boss Sport
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere Royale (2010)Houbigant

Boss SportHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,451 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBoss SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

LavenderGreen NotesChamomileBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCarnationCinnamonRoseLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossClary SagePatchouliTonka BeanAmber

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

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Work 41%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 9%

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Fougere Royale (2010) brings the ancestor of all barbershop scents into the modern era with remarkable clarity. It starts fast. A sharp splash of bergamot, herbal chamomile, and brisk French lavender shocks the skin with cold green energy. Give it two minutes for the solvent lift to clear out. Soon, a warm h…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fougere Royale (2010) or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport takes 6 of 8 categories. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Fougere Royale (2010) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Boss Sport?

They last about the same: Boss Sport 69/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Boss Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Carnation.

Is Fougere Royale (2010) or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Fougere Royale (2010) is the stronger pick. Fougere Royale (2010) suits daytime wear; Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere Royale (2010) and Boss Sport?

Fougere Royale (2010) has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Chamomile and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of oak moss, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.