Dunhill for Men
Alfred DunhillEau de Toilette1934
Side by side
Dunhill for Men vs. Boss Number One
Is Dunhill for Men better than Boss Number One?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LemonLavenderOakmossGeraniumSandalwoodRoseCedarwoodJasmine
woodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicyearthy
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 Dunhill for Men and Boss Number One?
| Dunhill for Men | Boss Number One | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1934 | 1985 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Wargnye |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dunhill for Men and Boss Number One smell?
Dunhill for Men
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Floral
Leather
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Boss Number One
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Honey
Herbal
Earthy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dunhill for Men and Boss Number One share?
Top
LemonLavenderGeraniumNutmeg
BergamotCarawayLemonTarragonBasilGrapefruitGreen AppleJuniper
Heart
CarnationWoody NotesIrisRoseJasmine
HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
Base
LeatherOakmossVetiverSandalwoodCedarwoodTonka Bean
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberCinnamonCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationLavenderGeraniumIrisRoseJasmine
LavenderRoseJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
Woody Notes
Woody NotesSandalwoodCedarwood
SandalwoodCedarwoodCedar
Citric Notes
Lemon
BergamotLemonGrapefruit
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
CarawayCinnamonJuniper
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Dunhill for Men and Boss Number One work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dunhill for Men or Boss Number One?
| Dunhill for Men | Boss Number One | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Dunhill for Men and Boss Number One?
This is the fragrance men wear when they don't need you to know it. No fireworks. No entrance music. Just a scent that outlasts meetings, dinners, and the commute home.Dunhill for Men
Honey and oakmoss. The combination that divides a room. Some wearers describe it as warm, sensual, subtly sweet. Others catch something animalic in the honey that doesn't work on their skin.Boss Number One
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