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Boss Bottled Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Bottled EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Trapped Chief II Eau de Parfum bottle Trapped Chief II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Bottled EDP
A spicier, richer take on the classic Boss Bottled, this EDP brings depth, warmth, and a confident edge without losing its signature apple freshness. Office-ready but versatile enough for dates or crisp evenings.
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Our Verdict - Trapped Chief II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Eau De Parfum - a warm spicy fragrance led by Bergamot, Black Pepper, Apple, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Bottled EDP
Trapped Chief II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 36% vs 28%
Pepper 34% vs 33%
Bergamot 28% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 34% vs 28%
Cardamom 33% vs 38%
Chestnut 32% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 46%
Vetiver 49% vs 53%

Accords

Boss Bottled Trapped Chief II
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
Citrus
78%
70%
Woody
54%
55%
Fruity
66%
60%
Aromatic
25%
Musky
42%
30%
Green
Warm Spicy shared
100%
90%
78%
Woody shared
70%
54%
Fruity shared
55%
66%
60%
Musky shared
25%
42%
30%

Performance

Boss Bottled Trapped Chief II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Bottled

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy, woody, and aromatic profile makes this ideal for fall and spring, while the fresh apple and bergamot add enough brightness for some winter and milder summer days. The richness and warmth lean toward cooler temperatures but not extreme heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and sophisticated spicy-woody composition work well for office and date settings, offering confidence without overwhelming. Less suited for sports or very formal black tie due to its modern, approachable warmth.

Trapped Chief II

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Bottled EDP
Trapped Chief II EDP
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