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Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette bottle Boss Bottled EDT
EDT Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
1998 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No 05 Boss Bottled Extrait bottle No 05 Boss Bottled Extrait

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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 05 Boss Bottled Extrait
Boss Bottled's crowd-pleasing apple-cinnamon-sandalwood formula is easy to imitate at a basic level and this dupe gets the shape right, but the woody base thins out fast, missing the original's smooth, office-ready staying power.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Bottled EDT
No 05 Boss Bottled Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 19% vs 69%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 39% vs 69%
Only in Boss Bottled
Mahogany 31% Carnation 29%
Only in No 05 Boss Bottled
Geranium 31%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 21% vs 46%
Cedar 19% vs 33%
Vetiver 18% vs 20%
Only in Boss Bottled
Vanilla 23% Olive Tree 17%

Accords

Boss Bottled No 05 Boss Bottled
100%
Woody
82%
85%
Fruity
100%
70%
Warm Spicy
63%
50%
Aromatic
Fresh
45%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Fruity shared
85%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
63%
50%
45%

Performance

Boss Bottled No 05 Boss Bottled
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 05 Boss Bottled

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A warm, fruity-woody scent that works comfortably across most of the year without extremes.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Built for the office and everyday wear rather than as a standout date or evening scent.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Bottled EDT
No 05 Boss Bottled Extrait
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