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Hugo Boss Boss Number One vs Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar
Tsar for the community favourite, Boss Number One for the value.
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Notes
Top
ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotCarawayLemonBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
94%
Fresh spicy
88%
Honey
79%
Sweet
74%
Herbal
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Boss Number One by Hugo Boss is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Boss Number One was launched in 1985. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Wargnye. Top notes are Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot, Caraway, Lemon, Basil, Green Apple and Grapefruit; middle notes are Honey, Lavender, Rose, Sage, Jasmine, Geranium, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Cinnamon and Cedar.
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Notes
Top
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanCoconut
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
92%
Fresh spicy
63%
Green
61%
Earthy
54%
Mossy
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Tsar was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippe Bousseton. Top notes are Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia, Rosemary, Bergamot, Coriander, Cinnamon and Neroli; middle notes are Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation, Tarragon, Geranium, Caraway, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Coconut.
Notes in Common
44% sharedShared (16)
ArtemisiaBergamotCarawayLavenderRoseJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar
Only in Boss Number One
JuniperLemonBasilGreen AppleGrapefruitHoneySageTobacco
Only in Tsar
Green NotesRosemaryCorianderNeroliPine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonLeatherVetiverTonka BeanCoconut
Rating
3.93vs4.20
Ratings
2,070vs1,882
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1985vs1989
Which should I buy?
Tsar for the community favourite, Boss Number One for the value.
- Tsar is rated higher by the community: 4.20 from 1,882 ratings, against 3.93 from 2,070.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Boss Number One versus "moderate" for Tsar.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Van Cleef & Arpels is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Hugo Boss is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Tsar if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Boss Number One if value for money matters most.