Pamplemousse&Basilic vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 4 of 7 categories.
Pamplemousse&BasilicChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pamplemousse&Basilic3/7
Boss Number One4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pamplemousse&Basilic
- Community sentiment
- Pamplemousse&Basilic
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Boss Number One
- Versatility
- Pamplemousse&Basilic
- 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
Pamplemousse&BasilicL'Essence des NotesBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
35%Like
19%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Number One
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 bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
soft spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBlack CurrantBasil
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleySageCarrot
Base
MuskRoseJasmine
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Basil, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sage. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall16
Winter5
Day100
Night6
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,361
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPamplemousse&Basilic by L'Essence des Notes strikes with a tart burst of crushed grapefruit and peppery basil right off the sprayer. The opening feels raw, green, and cold, cutting through humid summer heat with a sharp herbal kick. As the bitter citrus shell softens, quiet layers of carrot seed, sage, and clean musk …
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, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One takes 4 of 7 categories. Pamplemousse&Basilic is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Pamplemousse&Basilic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pamplemousse&Basilic and Boss Number One smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Basil, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sage.
Is Pamplemousse&Basilic or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pamplemousse&Basilic is the stronger pick. For winter, Boss Number One is the stronger pick. Pamplemousse&Basilic suits daytime wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pamplemousse&Basilic and Boss Number One?
Pamplemousse&Basilic has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage and Carrot, a base of Musk, Rose and Jasmine. 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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