Fragrance comparison

Snuff vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

5 wins

Snuff

Schiaparelli

4.4425 votes

Rank #16,925 WoodyAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,908 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Snuff takes 5 of 7 categories.

Snuff
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Snuff5/7

Boss Sport2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SnuffSchiaparelli

Boss SportHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

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

52%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerSnuffMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySnuff

SillageSnuff

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSnuffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CarnationPineVetyverJasmineSandalwoodPatchouliGeraniumOrris Root

Base

oak mossAmberLeatherOlibanumMyrhhVanille

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Carnation and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Boss Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSnuffMost 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#16,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerBoss SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Snuff by Schiaparelli is a vintage woody aromatic fragrance that defined a distinct masculine era. Launched in 1939, this classic blend opens with sharp bergamot and lavender before settling into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is a deeply nostalgic scent that evokes the traditional, earth-forward …

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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, Snuff or Boss Sport?

Snuff takes 5 of 7 categories. Snuff is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Snuff for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Snuff or Boss Sport?

Snuff lasts longest (Snuff 78/100, Boss Sport 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Snuff or Boss Sport?

Snuff projects furthest (Snuff 68/100, Boss Sport 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Snuff and Boss Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Carnation and Vetyver.

Is Snuff or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Snuff and Boss Sport?

Snuff has top notes of Lavender, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Pine, Vetyver and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Amber, Leather and Olibanum. 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.