Sevan vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
SevanChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sevan1/3
Boss Number One1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sevan
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
SevanAK FranceBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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
Category winners
LongevitySevan
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
woody65%
amber56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway
Heart
Indonesian NutmegLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Grapefruit, Caraway and Lavender. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …
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, Sevan or Boss Number One?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sevan or Boss Number One?
They last about the same: Sevan 75/100, Boss Number One 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sevan or Boss Number One?
Projection is very close: Sevan 66/100, Boss Number One 66/100 for sillage.
Do Sevan and Boss Number One smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Grapefruit, Caraway and Lavender.
Is Sevan or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
Sevan suits day or night wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sevan and Boss Number One?
Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber. 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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