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Boss Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Soul EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2005 Year 2005
££ Price Tier £
Spirit For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Spirit For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Soul EDP
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 - Spirit For Men EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Soul EDP
Spirit For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 28% vs 27%
Anise 16% vs 22%
Mandarin 15% vs 25%
Bergamot 14% vs 25%
Only in Boss Soul
Pepper 26%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 32% vs 35%
Lavender 24% vs 30%
Nutmeg 23% vs 33%
Only in Boss Soul
Coriander 20%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 19%
Amber 20% vs 19%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 22%
Vetiver 18% vs 18%
Musk 16% vs 19%

Accords

Boss Soul Spirit For Men
100%
Warm Spicy
85%
91%
Aromatic
60%
65%
Vanilla
58%
Citrus
58%
Cinnamon
58%
Amber
55%
Woody
55%
52%
Sweet
45%
50%
Lavender
Powdery
50%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
91%
60%
65%
58%
58%
Amber shared
58%
55%
55%
Sweet shared
52%
45%
50%
50%

Performance

Boss Soul Spirit For Men
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.

Spirit For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The spicy-warm heart and powdery amber base feel best in cool weather, suiting autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal

Dark and versatile, it works for evenings, the office and relaxed wear, with enough character for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Soul EDP
Spirit For Men EDP
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