Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum vs Black Amber Eau de Parfum

Boss Bottled Absolute

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Black Amber

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum

A subtle, woodier take on the classic Boss Bottled DNA, this flanker is a safe choice but might leave fans of the original wanting more. It's a modern, refined scent that splits opinion on whether it truly stands out.

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Our Verdict - Black Amber Eau de Parfum

This one's a gentle charmer, starting sweet and settling into a warm, woody embrace. It's not a beast, but it sticks around with a cosy presence.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	12%
Floral	3%	4%
Fruity	21%	15%
Green	6%	3%
Sweet	21%	27%
Warm	21%	17%
Woody	31%	27%
Earthy	3%	13%
Animalic	7%	2%
Fresh	12%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Boss Bottled Absolute EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 37% vs 31%

Bergamot 22% vs 22%

Only in Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum

Apple 41%

Only in Black Amber Eau de Parfum

Pear 23% Lemon 23%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 59% vs 25%

Only in Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum

Cashmere Wood 40%

Only in Black Amber Eau de Parfum

Cedar 27% Sandalwood 26% Honey 22%

Only in Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 21% Musk 21% Cedar 20% Olive Tree 19% Woody 19%

Only in Black Amber Eau de Parfum

Amber 28% Vetiver 19% Vanilla 19% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 17% Patchouli 16%

Accords

Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum Black Amber Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

71%

Fruity

Amber

70%

58%

Warm Spicy

58%

57%

Cinnamon

52%

51%

Powdery

57%

55%

Musky

Woody shared

100%

Fruity

71%

Amber

70%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

Cinnamon shared

57%

52%

Powdery shared

51%

57%

Musky

55%

Performance

Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum Black Amber Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its softer projection and warm-spicy, woody profile make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The elegant nature could fit formal events, but its subtlety might be lost in a noisy environment.

Black Amber Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting character make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual outings. While not overpowering, the amber and woody accords might be a bit too intimate for formal settings, and it definitely isn't one for the gym.