Red
Lacoste FragrancesEau de Toilette2004
Side by side
Red vs. Boss Bottled
Is Red better than Boss Bottled?
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
Green AppleVetiver
woodyfruitygreenaromaticfreshwarm spicy
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 Red and Boss Bottled?
| Red | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2004 | 1998 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Annick Menardo | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Red and Boss Bottled smell?
Red
Woody
Fruity
Green
Aromatic
Fresh
Earthy
Patchouli
Conifer
Boss Bottled
Fresh
Fruity
Leather
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Red and Boss Bottled share?
Top
Green Apple
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
Heart
Pine Tree
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
Base
PatchouliVetiver
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
Green Apple
AppleOliveOlive TreePlum
Woody Notes
Pine Tree
CedarSandalwoodMahogany
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Red and Boss Bottled work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Red or Boss Bottled?
| Red | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Red and Boss Bottled?
This one splits people exactly down the line of what they want from a fragrance. If you're after something that announces itself across a room, look away.Red
It's been the baseline for 'masculine done right' since 1998, and for good reason. Fruity-sweet without being juvenile, warm without being heavy. The kind of scent that earns the word 'reliable' like.Boss Bottled
The hunt
Where to buy Red and Boss Bottled
| Red | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $25.95ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $83.00ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | — | $44.00ecosmetics |
| 4.2 oz | $23.95fragranceshop | — |
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