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Boss Ma Vie Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Ma Vie EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie Eau de Parfum bottle 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Ma Vie EDP
Boss Ma Vie is a divisive one - some find it a unique, fresh take on florals, while others dismiss it as bland, weak, and ultimately unremarkable. The cactus flower note is either its quirky superpower or an outright flop, depending on who you ask.
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Our Verdict - 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie EDP
357 follows Boss Ma Vie's soft freesia-and-rose heart over a clean woody base, but comes across noticeably plainer than Hugo Boss's original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Ma Vie EDP
357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cactus 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Freesia 42% vs 43%
Rose 33% vs 34%
Jasmine 23% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Woody 51% vs 66%
Cedar 48% vs 33%

Accords

Boss Ma Vie 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie
100%
Floral
90%
80%
Woody
75%
70%
Green
55%
70%
Rose
Floral shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
80%
75%
Green shared
70%
55%
70%

Performance

Boss Ma Vie 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Ma Vie

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean floral character and frequent description as 'office-safe' make it highly suitable for professional settings and casual wear. However, its noted weak longevity and subtle sillage mean it's less ideal for dates or formal events where more presence is desired, though some find it 'classy' enough for evening.

357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

The light freesia-rose heart and clean cedar base suit warmer months best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

The soft, understated floral works well for the office and daytime settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Ma Vie EDP
357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie EDP
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