Royal Paragon
ZimayaEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Royal Paragon vs. Boss Bottled
Is Royal Paragon better than Boss Bottled?
Royal Paragon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotOakmoss
woodywarm spicyaromaticvanillacitrusfruitypowderyfresh
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 Royal Paragon and Boss Bottled?
| Royal Paragon | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 1998 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Royal Paragon and Boss Bottled smell?
Royal Paragon
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Citrus
Fruity
Powdery
Boss Bottled
Fresh
Fruity
Leather
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Royal Paragon and Boss Bottled share?
Top
BergamotBitter AlmondAquatic Notes
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
Heart
RoseGuaiac Wood
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
Base
AmberCoffeeOakmossPatchouli
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotCitrus fruitsLemon
Woody Notes
Guaiac Wood
CedarSandalwoodMahogany
Floral Notes
Rose
CarnationGeranium
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Royal Paragon and Boss Bottled work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Royal Paragon or Boss Bottled?
| Royal Paragon | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Royal Paragon and Boss Bottled?
Here's the thing: you don't have to spend a fortune to smell like you did. Royal Paragon delivers the full apple-vanilla-amber package, a sweet sophistication that holds its own.Royal Paragon
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 Royal Paragon and Boss Bottled
| Royal Paragon | 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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