Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,644 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,908 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarin1/5

Boss Sport4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinIsabell

Boss SportHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

Category winnerBoss SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBoss SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLimeAmalfi LemonJuniper

Heart

PomeloAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarin by Isabell opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The citrus top feels sharp and energetic rather than sugary. As the initial spray settles, African orange flower and bittersweet pomelo emerge in the heart, softening the initial acid bite with a dry white floral t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mandarin or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Boss Sport?

They last about the same: Mandarin 70/100, Boss Sport 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Mandarin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Boss Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Jasmine.

Is Mandarin or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Boss Sport?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Pomelo, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.