Fragrance comparison

IKKS Total Rock vs Boss Soul

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 921 ratings analysed

IKKS Total Rock

IKKS

3.836 votes

Rank #65,069 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Boss Soul

Hugo Boss

4.01915 votes

Rank #3,965 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Soul takes 3 of 5 categories.

IKKS Total Rock
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Boss Soul
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

IKKS Total Rock2/5

Boss Soul3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boss Soul
Sillage & projection: IKKS Total Rock
Value for money: IKKS Total Rock
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Boss Soul
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Soul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IKKS Total RockIKKS

Boss SoulHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 32%Want 44%

4.01/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

31%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBoss Soul

SillageIKKS Total Rock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value56

Category winnerIKKS Total RockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

aromatic80%

sweet70%

woody60%

citrus50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

CardamomMandarin OrangePepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonSweet NotesVirginia Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverPatchouliTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonLavenderNutmegCoriander

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiverMusk

Category winnerBoss SoulLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,965

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winnerBoss SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IKKS Total Rock by IKKS is a woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus, sharp spices, and a grounded earthy base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, cardamom, and black pepper, delivering an energetic kick that immediately grabs attention. As the initial brightness settles, cinnamon…

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Boss Soul by Hugo Boss brings a cozy, spicy warmth that feels like wrapping yourself in a soft wool scarf on a crisp autumn evening. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bright mandarin orange and cracked black pepper before settling into a comforting heart of sweet cinnamon, crushed cardamom, and gentle lavende…

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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, IKKS Total Rock or Boss Soul?

Boss Soul takes 3 of 5 categories. IKKS Total Rock is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Boss Soul is rated 4.01/5 from 915 votes. Choose IKKS Total Rock for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Boss Soul for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, IKKS Total Rock or Boss Soul?

Boss Soul lasts longest (Boss Soul 60/100, IKKS Total Rock 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IKKS Total Rock or Boss Soul?

Projection is very close: IKKS Total Rock 54/100, Boss Soul 52/100 for sillage.

Do IKKS Total Rock and Boss Soul smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Cinnamon.

Is IKKS Total Rock or Boss Soul better for summer or winter?

IKKS Total Rock suits daytime wear; Boss Soul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IKKS Total Rock and Boss Soul?

IKKS Total Rock has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Sweet Notes and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Boss Soul has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Anise and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.