Is Perfume Parlour Spirit For Men a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Soul?
Boss Soul EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2005 | Year | 2005 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Spirit For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Boss Soul
- Spirit For Men
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Hugo Boss Soul, Spirit rebuilds the spicy-citrus opening, cinnamon-and-lavender heart and warm powdery tonka-amber base. It captures the dark, masculine spicy-warm character, with the same modest staying power as the EDT original.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The spicy-warm heart and powdery amber base feel best in cool weather, suiting autumn and winter.
Occasions
Dark and versatile, it works for evenings, the office and relaxed wear, with enough character for a date.
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 12 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Anise
Without coriander and pepper
Where to buy
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Spirit For Men EDP
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