What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is apple and plum. The heart brings cinnamon and mahogany. On the skin it settles into vanilla and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and fruity.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Boss 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
Hugo Boss Boss EDT in detail
Hugo Boss is the house behind Boss EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Boss through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: winter, spring, summer and fall.
Other Hugo Boss perfumes
The house has 55 perfumes here, led by Bottled Absolu, Bottled Night and Hugo Deep Red.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like cinnamon and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, carnation and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Boss sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €41. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel and Hugo Boss Bottled Intense.
Perfumes that smell like Boss
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (7 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes) and Hugo Boss Bottled Intense (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Boss come out?
It came out in 1998.
Can I wear Boss to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.