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Profumo di Pantelleria vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 200 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Profumo di Pantelleria

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Boss Sport

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Profumo di Pantelleria3/8
Boss Sport5/8
Ratings & consensus
Boss Sport
Community sentiment
Boss Sport
Longevity
Profumo di Pantelleria
Sillage & projection
Profumo di Pantelleria
Value for money
Profumo di Pantelleria
Versatility
Boss Sport
Note pyramid (duration)
Boss Sport
Fragranxe ranking
Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Profumo di PantelleriaProfumi di Pantelleria
Boss SportHugo Boss
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%
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
36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

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

156 votes

Category winnerBoss SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityProfumo di Pantelleria

SillageProfumo di Pantelleria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value52
Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
herbal77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
BasilRosemaryThymeNeroliJasmineGeranium
Base6 to 8 hours
oak mossAmberPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
Category winnerBoss SportLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night36
Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men98
Unisex2
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Profumo di Pantelleria opens with a vivid burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and sweet lavender. It captures the dry, sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean island that inspired it, grounding bright citrus rinds with savory culinary herbs. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of basil, rose…

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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, Profumo di Pantelleria or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport takes 5 of 8 categories. Profumo di Pantelleria is rated 4.09/5 from 44 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Profumo di Pantelleria for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Profumo di Pantelleria or Boss Sport?

Profumo di Pantelleria lasts longest (Profumo di Pantelleria 79/100, Boss Sport 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Profumo di Pantelleria or Boss Sport?

Profumo di Pantelleria projects furthest (Profumo di Pantelleria 74/100, Boss Sport 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Profumo di Pantelleria and Boss Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Profumo di Pantelleria or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Profumo di Pantelleria and Boss Sport?

Profumo di Pantelleria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme and Neroli, a base of oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. 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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