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Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette bottle Boss Bottled EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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1998 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.226 B Bottled Eau de Parfum bottle No.226 B Bottled EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Bottled EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - No.226 B Bottled EDP
No.226 captures Boss Bottled's signature apple-and-cinnamon opening reasonably well, but the drydown is thinner and less resinous than the original's woody-amber base, landing it closer to a casual daily wear than a true boardroom power scent.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Bottled EDT
No.226 B Bottled EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 19% vs 40%
Plum 16% vs 28%
Bergamot 16% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 39% vs 55%
Mahogany 31% vs 44%
Only in Boss Bottled
Carnation 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 29%
Sandalwood 21% vs 41%
Vetiver 18% vs 29%
Only in Boss Bottled
Cedar 20% Olive Tree 17%

Accords

Boss Bottled No.226 B Bottled
100%
Woody
65%
85%
Fruity
40%
Spicy
55%
50%
Aromatic
Woody shared
100%
65%
Fruity shared
85%
40%
55%
50%

Performance

Boss Bottled No.226 B Bottled
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Bottled

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

No.226 B Bottled

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Bottled EDT
No.226 B Bottled EDP
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