How it smells
Main smell: musky and powdery. It opens with bergamot and cinnamon, moves to jasmine and dries down to musk and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
The Collection Wool Musk 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
A closer look at Hugo Boss The Collection Wool Musk EDT
Hugo Boss is the house behind The Collection Wool Musk EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lattafa Najdia and Ard Al Zaafaran Amal last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by powdery and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and powdery smells and notes like jasmine and musk. Less obvious notes include jasmine and cinnamon. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Best season for The Collection Wool Musk
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Lattafa Najdia is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €97. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Najdia and Ard Al Zaafaran Amal but less than Initio Parfums Prives Musk Therapy.
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When in the day to wear The Collection Wool Musk
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. For daytime, Lattafa Najdia is a lighter match.
If you like The Collection Wool Musk, try these
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Najdia (5 shared notes), Ard Al Zaafaran Amal (6 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Musk Therapy (5 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mont Blanc Individuel starts from €36.
Questions people ask
When did The Collection Wool Musk come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear The Collection Wool Musk?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.