Uomo vs Boss Number One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Boss Number One takes 4 of 7 categories.
UomoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Boss Number OneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Uomo3/7
Boss Number One4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Uomo
- Longevity
- Boss Number One
- Sillage & projection
- Boss Number One
- Value for money
- Boss Number One
- Versatility
- Uomo
- 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
UomoAvonBoss Number OneHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 15%Had 61%Want 24%
3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerUomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
49%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
55 votes
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
1,912 votes
Category winnerUomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBoss Number One
SillageBoss Number One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoss Number OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
herbal58%
fresh44%
musky30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
sweet69%
herbal61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaboxwoodJuniperWhite Cedar ExtractBasil
Heart
SageLavender
Base
CypressMuskPeru Balsam
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Juniper, Basil and Sage. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall83
Winter100
Day79
Night100
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerUomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,724
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#1,011
PerfumerPierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUomo by Avon is a distinctly woody and aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2000. It centers on a sharp, herbal opening of artemisia, juniper, and basil that transitions into a sage and lavender heart. The dry-down features cypress, musk, and peru balsam. It is a classic choice for everyday wear during cooler sprin…
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, Uomo or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One takes 4 of 7 categories. Uomo is rated 4.13/5 from 55 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Uomo or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One lasts longest (Boss Number One 73/100, Uomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Uomo or Boss Number One?
Boss Number One projects furthest (Boss Number One 66/100, Uomo 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Uomo and Boss Number One smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Juniper, Basil and Sage.
Is Uomo or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?
For summer, Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Uomo is the stronger pick. Uomo suits evening wear; Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Uomo and Boss Number One?
Uomo has top notes of Artemisia, boxwood, Juniper and White Cedar Extract, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Musk and Peru Balsam. 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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