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    Perry Ellis Red vs. Boss Orange for Men

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Perry Ellis Red vs. Boss Orange for Men
    Perry Ellis RedBoss Orange for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20162011
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Perry Ellis Red

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Amber
    Leather
    Herbal
    Fruity

    Boss Orange for Men

    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Woody
    Amber
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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