Authentic Self Man
Abercrombie & FitchEau de Toilette2023
Side by side
Authentic Self Man vs. Boss Orange for Men
Is Authentic Self Man better than Boss Orange for Men?
Authentic Self Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
aromaticfresh spicywoodyvanillaherbal
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Authentic Self Man and Boss Orange for Men?
| Authentic Self Man | Boss Orange for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Authentic Self Man and Boss Orange for Men smell?
Authentic Self Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Ozonic
Rose
Floral
Boss Orange for Men
Vanilla
Fruity
Woody
Amber
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Authentic Self Man and Boss Orange for Men share?
Top
CypressGingerCardamom
Apple
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaViolet Leaf
Spicy NotesFrankincense
Base
CedarwoodTonka BeanBourbon Vanilla
Bubinga woodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanBourbon Vanilla
Vanilla
Spicy Notes
GingerCardamom
Spicy Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Authentic Self Man and Boss Orange for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Authentic Self Man or Boss Orange for Men?
| Authentic Self Man | Boss Orange for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Authentic Self Man and Boss Orange for Men?
Not every fragrance needs to announce itself from across the room. This one opens with a confident warmth, ginger and cardamom over a base that actually lasts through a full workday.Authentic Self Man
Boss fragrances don't do cozy. This one does. It's the outlier in a lineup built for boardrooms, warm where you'd expect sharp, friendly where the brand usually insists.Boss Orange for Men
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