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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Boss Bottled Oud Saffron
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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hugo Boss Bottled Oud Saffron - a floral fragrance led by Rose, Saffron, with warm spicy depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Ignore the 'Boss Bottled' bit; it's a bold, full-on rose-saffron-oud that some find divine and others, well, disgusting. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into robust Middle Eastern vibes, it's a secret gem for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 15% | 19% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 15% | 22% |
| Warm | 30% | 36% |
| Woody | 25% | 6% |
| Earthy | 22% | 19% |
| Animalic | 27% | 19% |
| Fresh | 1% | 2% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense accords, particularly the challenging oud and strong rose, make it unsuitable for office or sport. The seductive, warm, and sophisticated profile, with excellent longevity, positions it perfectly for dates and formal evening wear in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Rose, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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