212 VIP Men vs Boss Bottled Beyond
212 VIP Men and Boss Bottled Beyond overlap 45% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. 212 VIP Men is the fruitier of the two. Voters pick 212 VIP Men mostly for spring and Boss Bottled Beyond for autumn.
At a glance
| 212 VIP Men | Boss Bottled Beyond | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Carolina Herrera | Hugo Boss |
| Release year | 2011 | 2025 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.7/10269 votes | 7.3/10441 votes |
| Longevity | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Sillage | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 |
When to wear
| 212 VIP Men | Boss Bottled Beyond | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 29% | 31% |
| Autumn | 29% | 31% |
| Winter | 22% | 20% |
| Summer | 19% | 19% |
| 212 VIP Men | Boss Bottled Beyond | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | 20% | 21% |
| Nighttime | 25% | 14% |
| Daytime | 17% | 21% |
| Evening | 23% | 15% |
| Office | 10% | 20% |
| Sport | 0% | 8% |
Notes
In both
- Ginger
- Leather
212 VIP Men
Only in this one
- Black pepper
- Mint
- Finger lime
- Apple
- Vodka
- Tonka bean
- Kingwood
- Amber
Boss Bottled Beyond
Only in this one
- Saffron
- Cedar leaf
Accords
212 VIP Men
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Boss Bottled Beyond
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 7.4/10 for 212 VIP Men, 7.2/10 for Boss Bottled Beyond.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 7.1/10 for 212 VIP Men, 6.9/10 for Boss Bottled Beyond.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 22% of the season votes for 212 VIP Men and 20% for Boss Bottled Beyond.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 19% of the season votes for 212 VIP Men and 19% for Boss Bottled Beyond.
Which one is rated higher?
212 VIP Men is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.3/10 for Boss Bottled Beyond.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Ginger, Leather.

