Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Boss Soul

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 962 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Boss Soul

Hugo Boss

4.01915 votes

Rank #3,602 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boss Soul
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pyrgos3/5

Boss Soul2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

Boss SoulHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.01/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerBoss SoulRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

31%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

915 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonLavenderNutmegCoriander

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Boss Soul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#3,602

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winnerBoss SoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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Boss Soul by Hugo Boss brings a cozy, spicy warmth that feels like wrapping yourself in a soft wool scarf on a crisp autumn evening. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bright mandarin orange and cracked black pepper before settling into a comforting heart of sweet cinnamon, crushed cardamom, and gentle lavende…

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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, Pyrgos or Boss Soul?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Boss Soul is rated 4.01/5 from 915 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boss Soul for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Boss Soul?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Boss Soul 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Boss Soul?

Pyrgos projects furthest (Pyrgos 63/100, Boss Soul 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyrgos and Boss Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon.

Is Pyrgos or Boss Soul better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear; Boss Soul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Boss Soul?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. Boss Soul has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Anise and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.