Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Ma Vie?
Boss Ma Vie EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Boss Ma Vie
- 357 Hugo Boss Ma Vie
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The light freesia-rose heart and clean cedar base suit warmer months best.
Occasions
The soft, understated floral works well for the office and daytime settings.
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cactus, Cedar, Rose
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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