Is Perfume Parlour Moving Chief a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss In Motion?

Moving Chief EDP

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Boss In Motion Eau de Toilette bottle Boss In Motion EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Moving Chief Eau de Parfum bottle Moving Chief EDP
£27.02 from
100ml at The Beauty Store
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss In Motion EDT
Effortlessly wearable and instantly recognizable, Boss In Motion is a spicy-fresh masculine classic with a dynamic citrus opening and a warm, energetic heart. An everyday signature for active, positive men.
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Our Verdict - Moving Chief EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hugo Boss In Motion - a warm spicy fragrance led by bright opening notes, with musky depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Boss In Motion EDT A Moving Chief 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 In Motion EDT
Moving Chief EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 34% vs 28%
Cinnamon 33% vs 33%
Musk 25% vs 46%
Woody Notes 22% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 34% vs 28%
Cinnamon 33% vs 33%
Only in Boss In Motion
Nutmeg 31%
Only in Moving Chief
Pepper 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 46%
Woody Notes 22% vs 53%
Only in Boss In Motion
Sandalwood 28% Vetiver 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 In Motion Moving Chief
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss In Motion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The spicy-citrus and ozonic profile makes this versatile for spring and summer, while warm spices lend it some fall appeal. Lighter woody and musky facets prevent it from being ideal in winter’s cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With moderate projection and an approachable freshness, this is well suited for daytime office, casual, or even sporty occasions. Its warmth and spice make it less formal but still appropriate for relaxed dates.

Moving Chief

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
66%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Woody Notes, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds pepper, drops basil and bergamot

Where to buy

Boss In Motion EDT
Moving Chief EDP
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