Red
MerazurEau 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
woodyaromaticgreenfruityfreshwarm 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 | Bob Aliano | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Red and Boss Bottled smell?
Red
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Patchouli
Earthy
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 AppleMaclura FruitArborvitae
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
Heart
Cedar LeavesJasmineSiberian Stone Pine
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
Base
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
Green AppleMaclura Fruit
AppleOliveOlive TreePlum
Woody Notes
Cedar LeavesSiberian Stone Pine
CedarSandalwoodMahogany
Floral Notes
Jasmine
CarnationGeranium
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?
Red either grabs you immediately or it doesn't. That's not a flaw, it's the point. This is a fragrance that knows what it is: bold, fruity-fresh, built for presence.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 |
| 6.7 oz | — | $138.00ecosmetics |
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