Is Rebel Aromas The Boss a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled?

Boss Bottled EDT

Hugo Boss by Annick Menardo, Christian Dussoulier Original
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The Boss EDP

Rebel Aromas   Dupe
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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 - The Boss EDP
Rebel Aromas' The Boss chases Hugo Boss Boss Bottled's citrus-cinnamon-woods signature, but flattens the apple sweetness and swaps refined sandalwood for a louder, thinner leather-wood base that fades faster than the original's all-day cling.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 16% vs 58%
Only in Boss Bottled
Apple 20% Plum 17% Lemon 17% Oakmoss 15% Geranium 15%
Only in The Boss
Citrus 41%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 39% vs 57%
Only in Boss Bottled
Mahogany 31% Carnation 29%
Only in The Boss
Lavender 42%
Only in Boss Bottled
Vanilla 23% Sandalwood 21% Cedar 20% Vetiver 18% Olive Tree 17%
Only in The Boss
Leather 53% Woody 47%

Accords

Boss Bottled The Boss
100%
Woody
70%
85%
Fruity
70%
Warm Spicy
Spicy
55%
50%
Aromatic
Citrus
50%
Leather
40%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Fruity
85%
Warm Spicy
70%
Spicy
55%
Aromatic
50%
Citrus
50%
Leather
40%

Performance

Boss Bottled The Boss
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

The Boss

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Community season votes for Hugo Boss Boss Bottled, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Hugo Boss Boss Bottled, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
30%
Key Similarities

Both share Bergamot, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Bottled EDT
The Boss EDP
Lowest Upfront £12.71 The Beauty Store - 5ml Buy Best Value £60.80 Notino - 200ml - £0.30/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £3.99 Rebel Aromas - 5ml Buy Best Value £23.19 Rebel Aromas - 100ml - £0.23/ml Buy
5.00ml
The Beauty Store £2.54/ml £12.71 Buy
Rebel Aromas Maker £0.80/ml £3.99 Buy
30.00ml
The Beauty Store Cheapest 30ml £0.70/ml £20.99 Buy Notino £0.80/ml £23.92 Buy Perfume Click £0.85/ml £25.40 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.12/ml £33.75 Buy Escentual £1.67/ml £50.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.67/ml £50.00 Buy eBay UK £0.73/ml £21.99 Buy
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50.00ml
The Beauty Store Cheapest 50ml £0.58/ml £28.99 Buy Perfume Click £0.62/ml £30.75 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.64/ml £31.95 Buy Scentsational £0.68/ml £33.95 Buy Notino £0.70/ml £35.12 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.74/ml £37.00 Buy Escentual £1.32/ml £66.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.32/ml £66.00 Buy eBay UK £0.40/ml £19.95 Buy
Rebel Aromas Maker Cheapest 50ml £0.30/ml £15.19 Buy
100.00ml
Paco Perfumerias Cheapest 100ml £0.45/ml £45.25 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.46/ml £45.75 Buy Notino £0.46/ml £46.00 Buy Perfume Click £0.48/ml £47.70 Buy Amazon UK £0.91/ml £91.00 Buy Escentual £0.91/ml £91.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.91/ml £91.00 Buy eBay UK £0.21/ml £21.00 Buy
Rebel Aromas Maker £0.23/ml £23.19 Buy
200.00ml
Perfume Click £0.25/ml £49.95 Buy Notino £0.30/ml £60.80 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.32/ml £64.75 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.33/ml £65.25 Buy Escentual £0.65/ml £130.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.65/ml £130.00 Buy eBay UK £0.20/ml £39.52 Buy
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The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 50ml £0.90/ml £45.00 Buy Escentual Gift Set 100ml £0.84/ml £84.00 Buy

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