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    Side by side

    Boss Orange for Men vs. Perry Ellis Red

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    Boss Orange for Men peaks in summer, while Perry Ellis Red belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Boss Orange for Men vs. Perry Ellis Red
    Boss Orange for MenPerry Ellis Red
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20112016
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Boss Orange for Men

    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Woody
    Amber
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic

    Perry Ellis Red

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Amber
    Leather
    Herbal
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Apple
    Juniper BerriesCitruses
    Heart
    Spicy NotesFrankincense
    Red AppleSichuan PepperLeatherAmber
    Base
    Bubinga woodVanilla
    SandalwoodSageOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Boss Orange for Men vs. Perry Ellis Red
    Boss Orange for MenPerry Ellis Red
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    This one doesn't overthink it. The juniper opens clean, the pepper adds just enough bite, and the apple keeps things grounded without going sweet. There's a balance here between fresh and warm that.Perry Ellis Red