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Ermenegildo Zegna Zegna Forte vs Hugo Boss Boss Number One

Ermenegildo Zegna Zegna Forte and Hugo Boss Boss Number One compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Zegna ForteErmenegildo Zegna20104.1★
79% alikevs
Boss Number OneHugo Boss19853.9★

The difference in plain words

Zegna Forte and Boss Number One have a fair amount in common; both have Grapefruit, Lemon and Tobacco. Zegna Forte leans more citrus, while Boss Number One leans herbal. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueBoss Number One
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Zegna Forte ● Boss Number One
SweetHoneyAromaticFresh SpicyWoodyTobaccoCitrusAmber
Both share: Grapefruit · Lemon · Tobacco · Lavender · Amber
Only in Zegna Forte: Ginger · Pink Pepper · Citruses · White Honey · Tonka Bean · Woodsy Notes
Only in Boss Number One: Artemisia · Juniper · Bergamot · Caraway · Green Apple · Basil · Honey · Rose +11

Community votes

Zegna Forte ← · → Boss Number One
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
65
66
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
52
54
Price valueBoss Number One +9
65
74
Night-ness≈ even
55
53
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Zegna Forte profile →Boss Number One profile →