Head to head
Bleu de Chanel and Boss Bottled are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the woody family, and they share lemon, bergamot, sandalwood and cedar. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
Bleu de Chanel stands apart with grapefruit, mint and ginger, while Boss Bottled brings apple, cinnamon and geranium. Bleu de Chanel lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (strong against moderate). Boss Bottled is the cheaper one: about $90 against $155 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Bleu de ChanelChanel | Boss BottledHugo Boss | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $155 · 3.4 oz | $90 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 1998 |
| Family | Woody, Aromatic | Woody, Aromatic |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot | Apple, Bergamot, Lemon |
| Heart notes | Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine | Cinnamon, Geranium, Clove |
| Base notes | Incense, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver | Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Moderate |
| Projection | Strong | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Office, Everyday, Formal event, Date | Office, Everyday, Date |
| Style | Elegant, Urban, Fresh | Classic, Elegant, Urban |
Chanel
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.
Choose Bleu de Chanel if you want longer wear, stronger projection and something better suited to warm weather.
Hugo Boss
$90 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Apple, cinnamon and vanilla over warm woods. The office fragrance par excellence since 1998.
Choose Boss Bottled if you want a lower price, a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and something better suited to cold weather.
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Take the quizBleu de Chanel lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (strong against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Boss Bottled is the cheaper one: about $90 against $155 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lemon, bergamot, sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
For spring and summer, Bleu de Chanel is the better fit. For fall and winter, Boss Bottled is the better fit. Bleu de Chanel is at its best in spring, summer and fall, and Boss Bottled in spring, fall and winter.
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