Aaron Terence Hughes Boss Bastard
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart brings tobacco and amber. On the skin it settles into cacao pod and musk. Overall it smells woody and tobacco.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Boss Bastard notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Aaron Terence Hughes Boss Bastard in detail
Boss Bastard is made by Aaron Terence Hughes.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Will people notice Boss Bastard?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by tobacco and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and tobacco smells and notes like tobacco and cacao pod. Less obvious notes include lemon, cedar and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
How long Boss Bastard stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and M. Micallef Akowa M. Micallef. Base notes like cacao pod and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Questions people ask
Can women wear Boss Bastard?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Boss Bastard come out?
It came out in 2020.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.