Head to head
Hugo Boss Boss Bottled and Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men are often compared by people choosing between the two. Boss Bottled is a woody fragrance and The One for Men an amber one, and they share cedar. They are quite different fragrances that happen to be compared because they compete for the same buyer.
Boss Bottled stands apart with apple, bergamot and lemon, while The One for Men brings grapefruit, coriander and basil. They are rated the same for longevity (moderate), and they project about the same (moderate). Boss Bottled is the cheaper one: about $90 against $95 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.
| Boss BottledHugo Boss | The One for MenDolce & Gabbana | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $90 · 3.4 oz | $95 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 2008 |
| Family | Woody, Aromatic | Amber, Woody |
| Top notes | Apple, Bergamot, Lemon | Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil |
| Heart notes | Cinnamon, Geranium, Clove | Ginger, Cardamom, Orange blossom |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver | Amber, Tobacco, Cedar |
| Longevity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Projection | Moderate | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Office, Everyday, Date | Date, Formal event, Office |
| Style | Classic, Elegant, Urban | Elegant, Seductive, Cozy |
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 something better suited to warm weather and a more classic and urban character.
Dolce & Gabbana
$95 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber
Warm tobacco and amber lifted by ginger and cardamom. A smooth, polished scent that stays close and feels made for evenings.
Choose The One for Men if you want a more seductive and cozy character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (moderate), and they project about the same (moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Boss Bottled is the cheaper one: about $90 against $95 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 cedar. They are quite different fragrances that happen to be compared because they compete for the same buyer.
For spring and summer, Boss Bottled is the better fit. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Boss Bottled is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and The One for Men in fall and winter.
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