Morphine vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Morphine takes 4 of 7 categories.
MorphineChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Morphine4/7
Boss Number One2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Morphine
- Community sentiment
- Morphine
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Morphine
- Versatility
- Morphine
- 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
MorphineX-RayBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerMorphineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
Category winnerMorphineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Number One
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMorphineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
musky84%
powdery77%
honey69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and honey
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonLavenderCardamomBergamotClary Sage
Heart
HoneyBrandyOrris RootRoseCognac
Base
MuskLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lavender, Bergamot and Honey. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring14
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerMorphineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,521
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotX-Ray Morphine opens with sharp cinnamon, dusty cardamom, and herbal clary sage before shifting into a thick heart of honey, rose, and dark cognac. Heavy orris root adds a dry, powdery texture that cuts through the boozy sweetness. As it settles onto skin over several hours, warm ambrette musk, patchouli, and worn lea…
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, Morphine or Boss Number One?
Morphine takes 4 of 7 categories. Morphine is rated 4.33/5 from 36 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Morphine for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Morphine or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Morphine 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Morphine or Boss Number One?
Projection is very close: Morphine 66/100, Boss Number One 66/100 for sillage.
Do Morphine and Boss Number One smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and honey accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lavender, Bergamot and Honey.
Is Morphine or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
For summer, Morphine is the stronger pick. For winter, Morphine is the stronger pick. Morphine suits evening wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Morphine and Boss Number One?
Morphine has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Brandy, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood 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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