Madison Square Park Eau de Parfum vs 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie Eau de Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
This perfume is a divisive one. You'll either adore its unique green and fruity freshness, or you'll be left underwhelmed, finding it too generic or synthetic for its luxury price tag. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, but for those who love it, prepare for a joyful spring garden in a bottle.
357 follows Boss Ma Vie's soft freesia-and-rose heart over a clean woody base, but comes across noticeably plainer than Hugo Boss's original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear or as an inoffensive office scent, despite some finding it a bit sharp initially. While it can work for a daytime date, it's not quite robust enough for formal events or intense sport.
Seasons
The light freesia-rose heart and clean cedar base suit warmer months best.
Occasions
The soft, understated floral works well for the office and daytime settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean green, floral
Adds cactus and cedar, drops blueberry and grass
Where to buy
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