Is The Essence Vault B Bottled - 209 a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled?

Boss Bottled EDT

Hugo Boss by Annick Menardo, Christian Dussoulier Original
87%

B Bottled - 209 EDP

The Essence Vault   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 - B Bottled - 209 EDP
No. 209 hits the same apple-cinnamon-woods shape that made Boss Bottled a signature office scent, but it's a shallower, faster-fading version that loses the original's smooth, all-day sandalwood-vanilla presence within a couple of hours.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Bottled EDT
B Bottled - 209 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 19% vs 61%
Only in Boss Bottled
Plum 17% Bergamot 17% Lemon 17% Oakmoss 15% Geranium 15%
Only in B Bottled - 209
Citrus 39%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 39% vs 58%
Only in Boss Bottled
Mahogany 31% Carnation 29%
Only in B Bottled - 209
Geranium 41%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 27%
Sandalwood 21% vs 40%
Vetiver 18% vs 31%
Only in Boss Bottled
Cedar 20% Olive Tree 17%

Accords

Boss Bottled B Bottled - 209
100%
Woody
75%
85%
Fruity
60%
70%
Warm Spicy
50%
50%
Aromatic
35%
Woody shared
100%
75%
Fruity shared
85%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
50%
Aromatic shared
50%
35%

Performance

Boss Bottled B Bottled - 209
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 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.

B Bottled - 209

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The apple-cinnamon-woods profile suits transitional spring and autumn weather well, feeling a touch heavy in high summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Composed and inoffensive enough for daily office wear and casual errands; too understated to carry a big formal or date-night occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fruity, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds citrus, drops bergamot and carnation

Where to buy

Boss Bottled EDT
B Bottled - 209 EDP
Lowest Upfront £12.71 The Beauty Store - 5ml Buy Best Value £55.95 Fragrance Click UK - 200ml - £0.28/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £4.99 The Essence Vault - 5ml Buy Best Value £24.99 The Essence Vault - 100ml - £0.25/ml Buy
5.00ml
The Beauty Store £2.54/ml £12.71 Buy
The Essence Vault Maker £1.00/ml £4.99 Buy
30.00ml
The Beauty Store Cheapest 30ml £0.70/ml £20.99 Buy Perfume Click £0.77/ml £23.00 Buy Notino £0.80/ml £23.92 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.12/ml £33.75 Buy Amazon UK £1.27/ml £37.99 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
The Essence Vault Maker Cheapest 30ml £0.50/ml £14.99 Buy
50.00ml
Fragrance Click UK Cheapest 50ml £0.54/ml £26.95 Buy The Beauty Store £0.58/ml £28.99 Buy Perfume Click £0.63/ml £31.65 Buy Scentsational £0.68/ml £33.95 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.74/ml £37.00 Buy Notino £0.88/ml £43.90 Buy Amazon UK £0.94/ml £46.97 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
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100.00ml
Fragrance Click UK Cheapest 100ml £0.44/ml £43.95 Buy The Beauty Store £0.44/ml £43.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.45/ml £45.25 Buy Notino £0.46/ml £46.00 Buy Perfume Click £0.48/ml £47.70 Buy Amazon UK £0.60/ml £60.00 Buy Escentual £0.91/ml £91.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.91/ml £91.00 Buy eBay UK £0.21/ml £20.91 Buy
The Essence Vault Maker £0.25/ml £24.99 Buy
200.00ml
Perfume Click £0.25/ml £49.95 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.28/ml £55.95 Buy Notino £0.30/ml £60.80 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.32/ml £64.75 Buy Amazon UK £0.50/ml £100.00 Buy Escentual £0.65/ml £130.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.65/ml £130.00 Buy eBay UK £0.17/ml £34.99 Buy
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