Fragrance comparison

Pub vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 169 ratings analysed

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,420 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,904 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pub1/5

Boss Sport4/5

Ratings & consensus: Boss Sport
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boss Sport
Sillage & projection: Pub
Value for money: Boss Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boss Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PubRevlon

Boss SportHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

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

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBoss Sport

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBoss SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pub or Boss Sport?

Boss Sport takes 4 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pub or Boss Sport?

They last about the same: Boss Sport 69/100, Pub 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pub or Boss Sport?

Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Boss Sport 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pub and Boss Sport smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender.

Is Pub or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

Pub suits daytime wear; Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pub and Boss Sport?

Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille 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.