Is Lattafa Asad a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled?

Asad EDP

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Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette bottle Boss Bottled EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1998 Year 2021
$$ Price Tier $
Asad Eau de Parfum bottle Asad EDP
Our Verdict

While both are masculine and share woody, spicy, and vanilla notes, Boss Bottled offers a lighter, more versatile experience, suitable for year-round wear. Asad leans into a bolder, spicier, and sweeter profile with a strong amber presence, making it better suited for cooler weather and evening wear. The key difference lies in their intensity and versatility. Boss Bottled is an easy reach, while Asad demands attention. Asad also has a pronounced smoky vibe absent in Boss Bottled. Choose based on your preference for subtlety versus statement.

$34.99+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $12.41/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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$24.00+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at La Belle Perfumes
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette ScentArt View Liquid → Boss Bottled EDT
Asad Eau de Parfum ScentArt View Liquid → Asad EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Choose Boss Bottled if...
  • You prefer a versatile, easy-to-wear fragrance.
  • You want something suitable for any season.
  • You appreciate a lighter, fresher take on spice.
  • You favor a more subtle, office-friendly scent.
Choose Asad if...
  • You want a bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
  • You enjoy strong amber and smoky notes.
  • You want a fragrance for cooler weather and nights.
  • You are looking for a budget-friendly powerhouse.
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 - Asad EDP
A statement-making spicy-amber powerhouse with fierce projection and warmth. Asad delivers mature, smoky masculinity and a rich, sweet drydown that punches far above its price, but beware-it's not for the timid or the summer sun.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Boss Bottled EDT A Asad EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Bottled EDT
Asad EDP

Notes

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Boss Bottled Asad
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 Casual
Also Works:
Date 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.

Asad

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Spicy pepper, smoky tobacco, amber and vanilla anchor it firmly in cold-weather territory. Spring evenings work, but summer is overwhelming.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Bold projection and an opulent amber-vanilla trail suit date nights, evenings out and statement formal wear. Too loud for office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
41%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Vanilla, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds apple and bergamot, drops amber and benzoin

Where to buy

Boss Bottled EDT
Asad EDP

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

0.17 fl oz (5 ml)

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