Is Perfume Parlour Chieftain II a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss In Motion Black?
Boss In Motion Black EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Chieftain II EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A largely inoffensive, subtly citrusy scent, Hugo Boss In Motion Black promises a fresh spark but delivers an underwhelming, fleeting whisper. It's a mild crowd-pleaser that struggles to make an impression and is best as a personal scent.
Chieftain II copies Hugo Boss In Motion Black - the same crisp citrus-and-ginger opening over a soft woody myrrh-sandalwood base. The original is already a famously weak, airy performer, and this budget version is lighter still - a clean, fleeting daytime splash.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its low projection and weak longevity make it suitable for close-contact situations like the office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. Its fresh and subtle nature also lends itself well to sport, but it lacks the presence for dates or formal events.
Seasons
The crisp citrus and ginger freshness suits warm spring and summer days.
Occasions
Light and clean, it suits casual daytime, the office and sport over formal evenings.
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.
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Bergamot
Adds kumquat, drops cardamom and cedar
Where to buy
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