Is Aromers No 05 Boss Bottled a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled?
Boss Bottled EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1998 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No 05 Boss Bottled Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A timeless, crowd-pleasing masculine that blends crisp apple with sweet cinnamon and warm woods. Boss Bottled is effortlessly versatile, balancing freshness and spice for year-round wear and universal appeal.
Boss Bottled's crowd-pleasing apple-cinnamon-sandalwood formula is easy to imitate at a basic level and this dupe gets the shape right, but the woody base thins out fast, missing the original's smooth, office-ready staying power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The spicy cinnamon and warm woods suit fall and winter, while the fresh apple and citrus top make it viable for spring. Its warmth can be a bit much for hot summer days but works in cooler evenings.
Occasions
Versatile projection and mass-appeal make it safe for office and casual use. The warm, slightly sweet drydown is inviting for dates. It is generally too refined for sweaty sports and just formal enough for business, but not black tie.
Seasons
A warm, fruity-woody scent that works comfortably across most of the year without extremes.
Occasions
Built for the office and everyday wear rather than as a standout date or evening scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Cedar
Adds citrus, drops bergamot and carnation
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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