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Boss Bottled Oud Saffron Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Royal Eau de Parfum bottle Royal EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Ignore the 'Boss Bottled' bit; it's a bold, full-on rose-saffron-oud that some find divine and others, well, disgusting. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into robust Middle Eastern vibes, it's a secret gem for the price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royal EDP
This one's a proper grown-up fragrance; a deep, rich oud-rose combo that means serious business. It’s a good shout if you want to smell expensive without dropping a bomb.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP
Royal EDP

Notes

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron
Royal

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 58% vs 50%
Rose 41% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 100% vs 100%
Only in Royal
Oud 100%

Accords

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron Royal
100%
Oud
100%
94%
Rose
100%
84%
Amber
100%
96%
Warm Spicy
90%
69%
Metallic
65%
61%
Leather
58%
51%
Musky
58%
52%
Tobacco
51%
49%
Floral
51%
46%
Woody
51%
Oud shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
94%
100%
Amber shared
84%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
96%
90%
Metallic shared
69%
65%
Leather shared
61%
58%
Musky shared
51%
58%
Tobacco shared
52%
51%
Floral shared
49%
51%
Woody shared
46%
51%

Performance

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron Royal
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense accords, particularly the challenging oud and strong rose, make it unsuitable for office or sport. The seductive, warm, and sophisticated profile, with excellent longevity, positions it perfectly for dates and formal evening wear in colder weather.

Royal

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The rich, heavy nature of oud and amber accords makes this scent unsuitable for office or casual daytime wear, as it could be overwhelming. Its luxurious depth is perfectly suited for evening dates and formal events, where it projects an air of sophistication.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, warm spicy, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP
Royal EDP
100ml
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