Fragrance comparison

Musk #15 vs Boss Number One

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,922 ratings analysed

Musk #15

Demeter Fragrance

3.4010 votes

Rank #64,531 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #988 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Number One takes 5 of 6 categories.

Musk #15
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Musk #151/6

Boss Number One5/6

Ratings & consensus: Boss Number One
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boss Number One
Sillage & projection: Boss Number One
Value for money: Musk #15
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Boss Number One
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk #15Demeter Fragrance

Boss Number OneHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerBoss Number OneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

1,912 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBoss Number One

SillageBoss Number One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMusk #15Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

rose69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Peach BlossomLemonStrawberry

Heart1.5-3 hrs

GeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

OakmossTonka BeanWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar

Category winnerBoss Number OneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 17%Party 11%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#988

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musk #15 by Demeter Fragrance flips the script on typical laundry musk formulas. Spray it on, and you immediately get a bright splash of tart lemon alongside sweet strawberry and gentle peach blossom. The start feels crisp and cheerful. Within fifteen minutes, a leafy green geranium note joins soft jasmine and fresh l…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musk #15 or Boss Number One?

Boss Number One takes 5 of 6 categories. Musk #15 is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Musk #15 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk #15 or Boss Number One?

Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Musk #15 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk #15 or Boss Number One?

Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Musk #15 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk #15 and Boss Number One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Musk #15 or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?

Musk #15 suits daytime wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk #15 and Boss Number One?

Musk #15 has top notes of Peach Blossom, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and White Musk. 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.