Kipling vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
KiplingChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kipling3/7
Boss Number One3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kipling
- Community sentiment
- Kipling
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Boss Number One
- Versatility
- Kipling
- 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
KiplingWeilBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerKiplingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
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%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
herbal77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerKiplingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,642
PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWeil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…
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, Kipling or Boss Number One?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kipling or Boss Number One?
They last about the same: Kipling 73/100, Boss Number One 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kipling or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Kipling 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kipling and Boss Number One smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot.
Is Kipling or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kipling is the stronger pick. For winter, Kipling is the stronger pick. Kipling suits daytime wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kipling and Boss Number One?
Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli. 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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