Boss Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Soul
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U Gender U
2005 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Proud of You Eau de Parfum bottle Proud of You

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Soul
Boss Soul is a divisive, discontinued scent that some rate as a masterpiece for its warm, spicy allure, while others dismiss it as forgettable and dated. Its biggest flaw? Performance, or lack thereof. A 'hug in a bottle' that fades far too quickly.
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Our Verdict - Proud of You
Skip this one. The listed notes don't match the actual fragrance, which is a major red flag. There are stronger, more reliable options out there if you're looking for amber-spice scents for women.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 15%
Floral 5% 9%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 7% 7%
Sweet 27% 35%
Warm 43% 34%
Woody 8% 2%
Earthy 7% 2%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 12% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Soul EdP
Proud of You EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 28% vs 50%
Bergamot 14% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 32% vs 50%
Lavender 24% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 50%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 50%

Accords

Boss Soul Proud of You
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
91%
Fresh Spicy
58%
91%
Aromatic
82%
65%
Vanilla
90%
58%
Citrus
65%
58%
Cinnamon
65%
50%
Lavender
65%
58%
Amber
47%
52%
Sweet
52%
Powdery
44%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
91%
58%
Aromatic shared
91%
82%
Vanilla shared
65%
90%
Citrus shared
58%
65%
Cinnamon shared
58%
65%
Lavender shared
50%
65%
Amber shared
58%
47%
Sweet shared
52%
52%
44%

Performance

Boss Soul Proud of You
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy character and intimate sillage make it ideal for close encounters like dates. The short-lived performance and subtle projection mean it won't overwhelm an office, but it's not impactful enough for formal events or sports.

Proud of You

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

If the fragrance were as described, its warm and spicy nature would make it best suited for evenings and cooler weather. However, with the actual scent profile apparently leaning towards fruity floral, it would be a versatile choice for date nights or casual outings, but still too much for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
90%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Soul
Proud of You
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