Fragrance comparison

Grapefruit Lime vs Boss Number One

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,981 ratings analysed

Grapefruit Lime

The 7 Virtues

3.6869 votes

Rank #18,307 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #1,011 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Number One takes 7 of 7 categories.

Grapefruit Lime
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Grapefruit Lime0/7

Boss Number One7/7

Ratings & consensus: Boss Number One
Community sentiment: Boss Number One
Longevity: Boss Number One
Sillage & projection: Boss Number One
Value for money: Boss Number One
Versatility: Boss Number One
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grapefruit LimeThe 7 Virtues

Boss Number OneHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerBoss Number OneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

40%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

1,912 votes

Category winnerBoss Number OneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBoss Number One

SillageBoss Number One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBoss Number OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitPetitgrainLemonBasilOrange

Heart

Green TeaBambooCuminJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

CedarMossSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Basil and Juniper. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerBoss Number OneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex63

Women30

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,307

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grapefruit Lime opens bright and tart, with juicy lime and grapefruit pushed by a green, slightly spicy edge. It smells clean, crisp and outdoorsy rather than sugary, then settles into a drier woody base with a soft musky feel. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like citrus scents with some texture. Sa…

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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…

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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, Grapefruit Lime or Boss Number One?

Boss Number One takes 7 of 7 categories. Grapefruit Lime is rated 3.68/5 from 69 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Grapefruit Lime for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Grapefruit Lime or Boss Number One?

Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Grapefruit Lime 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grapefruit Lime or Boss Number One?

Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Grapefruit Lime 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grapefruit Lime and Boss Number One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Basil and Juniper.

Is Grapefruit Lime or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grapefruit Lime is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grapefruit Lime and Boss Number One?

Grapefruit Lime has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Bamboo, Cumin and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Moss, Sandalwood 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.