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Massimo vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 197 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Massimo

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Boss Sport

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Massimo2/7
Boss Sport4/7
Ratings & consensus
Boss Sport
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Boss Sport
Sillage & projection
Boss Sport
Value for money
Massimo
Versatility
Massimo
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MassimoMassimo Dutti
Boss SportHugo Boss
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%
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
34%Love
54%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

41 votes

51%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value52
Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
green50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
herbal77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match54%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
Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tarragon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer45
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night36
Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men98
Unisex2
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli,…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Massimo or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport lasts longest (Boss Sport 69/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport projects furthest (Boss Sport 61/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and Boss Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.

Is Massimo or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Massimo is the stronger pick. Massimo suits daytime wear; Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo and Boss Sport?

Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli 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.

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