Boss Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Soul
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2005 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Monte Leone Eminent Eau de Parfum bottle Monte Leone Eminent

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Boss Soul
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Soul
Boss Soul is a divisive, discontinued scent that some rate as a masterpiece for its warm, spicy allure, while others dismiss it as forgettable and dated. Its biggest flaw? Performance, or lack thereof. A 'hug in a bottle' that fades far too quickly.
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Our Verdict - Monte Leone Eminent
A warm, undeniably masculine blend that's a bit of a chameleon. It's got that mass appeal thing nailed, delivering a confident vibe without trying too hard. Solid choice for when you want to smell good and feel put-together, without any fuss.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 10%
Floral 5% 0%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 7% 10%
Sweet 27% 25%
Warm 43% 42%
Woody 8% 17%
Earthy 7% 6%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 12% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Soul EdP
Monte Leone Eminent EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 28% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 32% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 20% vs 50%
Only in Monte Leone Eminent
Woody 50%

Accords

Boss Soul Monte Leone Eminent
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
91%
Aromatic
93%
65%
Vanilla
55%
58%
Citrus
65%
58%
Cinnamon
65%
Woody
65%
58%
Amber
48%
55%
Soft Spicy
49%
Herbal
55%
52%
Sweet
44%
50%
Lavender
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
91%
93%
Vanilla shared
65%
55%
Citrus shared
58%
65%
Cinnamon shared
58%
65%
65%
Amber shared
58%
48%
Soft Spicy shared
55%
49%
55%
Sweet shared
52%
44%
50%

Performance

Boss Soul Monte Leone Eminent
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy character and intimate sillage make it ideal for close encounters like dates. The short-lived performance and subtle projection mean it won't overwhelm an office, but it's not impactful enough for formal events or sports.

Monte Leone Eminent

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm and inviting spice profile makes it very suitable for dates and casual wear, projecting an approachable confidence. While the strong spicy accords might be a bit much for a formal office setting, it's refined enough for evening formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Cinnamon accords and Cardamom, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Soul
Monte Leone Eminent
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