Boss Alive Eau de Parfum vs Image Eau de Parfum

Boss Alive

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	1998
££	Price Tier	££

Image

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Boss Alive

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Alive

Boss Alive is a 'love-it-or-hate-it' scent; some find it a gorgeous fruity-woody vanilla, others smell cheap aftershave or air freshener. It delivers a punchy dose of spiced fruit, but be warned, the sillage and longevity are divisive.

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Our Verdict - Image

This late 90s freshie is a certified underrated gem. Despite its low price, Image delivers a unique, clean, fruity-woody vibe that's surprisingly sophisticated and far from dated. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	16%	9%
Fruity	15%	21%
Green	18%	14%
Sweet	22%	18%
Warm	12%	12%
Woody	26%	29%
Earthy	6%	12%
Animalic	2%	6%
Fresh	12%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Boss Alive EdP

Image EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 20% vs 23%

Only in Boss Alive

Vanilla 25% Cinnamon 20% Apple 19% Blackcurrant 16%

Only in Image

Pear 30% Banana 27% Pepper 20%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 52% vs 24%

Only in Boss Alive

Thyme 48%

Only in Image

Cypress 28% Fig Leaf 25% Guaiac Wood 22%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 26% vs 17%

Cedar 24% vs 17%

Only in Boss Alive

Woody 30% Olive Tree 20%

Only in Image

Vetiver 19% Musk 18% Patchouli 15% Amber 14%

Accords

Boss Alive Image

100%

Woody

100%

97%

Fruity

70%

Green

77%

70%

Vanilla

45%

Fresh

63%

58%

Warm Spicy

52%

Sweet

58%

57%

Cinnamon

50%

Aromatic

56%

54%

Powdery

47%

Fresh Spicy

50%

46%

White Floral

44%

Woody shared

100%

Fruity shared

97%

70%

Green

77%

Vanilla

70%

Fresh shared

45%

63%

Warm Spicy

58%

Sweet shared

52%

58%

Cinnamon

57%

Aromatic shared

50%

56%

Powdery shared

54%

47%

Fresh Spicy

50%

White Floral shared

46%

44%

Performance

Boss Alive Image

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Alive

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and versatile blend of sweet, spicy, and woody notes make it suitable for casual wear and even office settings if applied lightly. For dates, the warm vanilla and spice can be quite appealing, though for formal events, it might be perceived as too playful. While some reviewers noted wearing it to the gym, its warm and spicy nature makes it less ideal for sport.

Image

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it perfect for office, casual, and sport settings where you want to smell good without shouting about it. While pleasant for a date, its lack of significant projection means it won't be a showstopper, and the distinctly fresh approach isn't ideal for formal events.