The smell in short
Main smell: earthy and citrus. It opens with lemon and lemon verbena, moves to lemon verbena and musk and dries down to musk and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
The Collection Cotton & Verbena 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 The Collection Cotton & Verbena EDT in detail
Hugo Boss is the house behind The Collection Cotton & Verbena EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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The Collection Cotton & Verbena longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lacoste and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for The Collection Cotton & Verbena
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €155, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lacoste and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir.
If you like The Collection Cotton & Verbena, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Lacoste (4 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (4 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage starts from €63.
More questions
When did The Collection Cotton & Verbena come out?
It came out in 2011.
What kind of scent is The Collection Cotton & Verbena?
A scent built on earthy and citrus.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.