Fragrance comparison

The Female Boss vs Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

The Female Boss

Tulisa Contostavlos

3.6743 votes

Rank #19,210 PowderyWarm Spicy

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011

Lalique

4.3030 votes

Rank #33,804 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Female Boss
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Female Boss3/7

Nilang Extrait de Parfum 20114/7

Ratings & consensus: Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011
Community sentiment: Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011
Longevity: Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011
Sillage & projection: Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011
Value for money: The Female Boss
Versatility: The Female Boss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Female Boss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Female BossTulisa Contostavlos

Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011Lalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 40%Had 25%Want 35%

4.30/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerNilang Extrait de Parfum 2011Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

53%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNilang Extrait de Parfum 2011Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNilang Extrait de Parfum 2011

SillageNilang Extrait de Parfum 2011

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerThe Female BossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGardeniaFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskoak mossVanillePatchouliSandalwood

Top

MelonPeachMandarin OrangeLotus

Heart

BlueberryTuberoseJasmineCloveRoseFreesia

Base

PatchouliPralineSandalwoodMuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peach, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for The Female Boss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerThe Female BossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Party 37%Date 30%Casual 23%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#33,804

PerfumerChristiane Plos

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe Female BossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos is an unexpected blast from the early 2010s celebrity scent boom. It kicks off with sharp freesia, pungent gardenia, and a sudden dusting of dry culinary spices. The opening can feel a little synthetic for the first five minutes. Give it time to settle. Soon, a milky peach note t…

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Lalique Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 opens with a watery splash of melon and peach, backed by a clean lotus note. Unlike the standard eau de parfum, this extract version concentrates the sweet elements, pulling a rich praline and dark patchouli forward on the skin. It feels dense and syrupy, moving quickly from a fre…

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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, The Female Boss or Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011?

Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 takes 4 of 7 categories. The Female Boss is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes; Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 is rated 4.30/5 from 30 votes. Choose The Female Boss for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Female Boss or Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011?

They last about the same: Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 63/100, The Female Boss 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Female Boss or Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011?

Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 projects furthest (Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 73/100, The Female Boss 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Female Boss and Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peach, Jasmine and Rose.

Is The Female Boss or Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Female Boss is the stronger pick. For winter, Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 is the stronger pick. The Female Boss suits evening wear; Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Female Boss and Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011?

The Female Boss has top notes of Spices, Gardenia and Freesia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, oak moss and Vanille. Nilang Extrait de Parfum 2011 has top notes of Melon, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Lotus, heart notes of Blueberry, Tuberose, Jasmine and Clove, a base of Patchouli, Praline, Sandalwood and Musk.