How it smells
Main smell: amber and balsamic. It opens with incense and leather, moves to patchouli and myrrh and dries down to cedar and davana.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Bottled Absolu 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
About Hugo Boss Bottled Absolu EDP
Bottled Absolu EDP comes from Hugo Boss. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by balsamic and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and balsamic smells and notes like patchouli and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.28 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long Bottled Absolu 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. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Orto Parisi Cuoium lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and davana are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Bottled Absolu price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €129. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien and Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Orto Parisi Cuoium.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2016 and 2022.
If you like Bottled Absolu, try these
Similar picks to try: Orto Parisi Cuoium (4 shared notes), Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien (6 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Bottled Absolu?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Bottled Absolu to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.