Genesis Homme vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 5 of 6 categories.
Genesis HommeChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Genesis Homme1/6
Boss Number One5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Genesis Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Boss Number One
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Boss Number One
- Fragranxe ranking
- Boss Number One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Genesis HommeLe ChameauBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 48%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerGenesis HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Number One
SillageBoss Number One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoss Number OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
musky92%
woody84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green AppleViolet LeafLemonGrapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderRosemaryAnisePatchouliSandalwood
Base3 to 4 hours
OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
Category winnerBoss Number OneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter27
Day100
Night92
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,395
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#1,001
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenesis Homme by Le Chameau is an aromatic fougere built around a crisp blend of fruits, clean herbs, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green apple, grapefruit, and lemon, cushioned by leafy violet leaf. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns herbal and spicy through lavender, rosemar…
Reviews →Boss Number One by Hugo Boss is a classic 1985 aromatic fougere that blends bitter artemisia, golden honey, and rich pipe tobacco into an unmistakably confident masculine profile. The fragrance kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, tart green apple, and pungent herbal basil before smoothing into a dense floral h…
Reviews →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, Genesis Homme or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One takes 5 of 6 categories. Genesis Homme is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Genesis Homme for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Genesis Homme or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Genesis Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Genesis Homme or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Genesis Homme 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genesis Homme and Boss Number One smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender.
Is Genesis Homme or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
Genesis Homme suits daytime wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genesis Homme and Boss Number One?
Genesis Homme has top notes of Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Boss Number One has top notes of Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Lavender, Rose and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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