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Boss Selection Eau de Toilette bottle Boss Selection EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Pi Neo Eau de Parfum bottle Pi Neo EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Selection EDT
A crisp, understated office staple that balances vibrant citrus with an aromatic, musky-woody backbone. Not a statement maker, but a quietly confident choice for the professional man.
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Our Verdict - Pi Neo EDP
Givenchy Pi Neo is a divisive beast. Some adore its fresh, modern take on vanilla and woods, finding it sophisticated and unique. Others are quick to brand it generic, weak, and a pale imitation of its predecessor. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Selection EDT
Pi Neo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 24% vs 34%
Bergamot 23% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 36% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 44%
Only in Boss Selection
Musk 38% Vetiver 31%

Accords

Boss Selection Pi Neo
95%
Citrus
100%
70%
Woody
88%
80%
Fresh Spicy
61%
50%
Aromatic
64%
60%
Musky
Patchouli
57%
Herbal
52%
30%
Powdery
Citrus shared
95%
100%
Woody shared
70%
88%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
61%
Aromatic shared
50%
64%
60%
57%
52%
30%

Performance

Boss Selection Pi Neo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Selection

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright citrus and fresh spicy notes make this a natural fit for spring and early summer, where its airy, invigorating character works best. The lack of density and moderate projection means it underwhelms in cold winter air.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Polished but not overpowering, Boss Selection is ideal for daily office wear or casual outings, with its gentle projection and crisp cleanliness. It is less suited for formal events that call for richer, more complex scents.

Pi Neo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and pleasant, inoffensive scent profile make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. The freshness and versatility allow for casual use, but some find the performance too weak for dates, and the lack of gravitas makes it less suitable for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Selection EDT
Pi Neo EDP
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