Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 248 Hugo Boss The Scent a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss The Scent?

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Boss The Scent Eau de Toilette bottle Boss The Scent EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2015 Year -
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248 Hugo Boss The Scent Eau de Parfum bottle 248 Hugo Boss The Scent EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss The Scent EDT
Effortlessly seductive and memorable, Boss The Scent balances fresh ginger spice with exotic fruit and smooth, masculine leather. An understated yet magnetic choice for modern men.
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Our Verdict - 248 Hugo Boss The Scent EDP
Matches The Scent's ginger-mandarin top and maninka-lavender heart closely, but the leather-woody base loses the original's distinctive cocoa sweetness.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Boss The Scent EDT A 248 Hugo Boss The Scent EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss The Scent EDT
248 Hugo Boss The Scent EDP

Notes

Boss The Scent
248 Hugo Boss The Scent

Base Notes

Leather 52% Woody Notes 48%

Base Notes

Leather 52% Woody Notes 48%
Shared Notes
Leather 51% vs 52%
Maninka 50% vs 54%
Lavender 50% vs 45%
Woody Notes 48% vs 47%
Ginger 37% vs 35%
Mandarin 34% vs 32%
Bergamot 28% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Ginger 37% vs 35%
Mandarin 34% vs 32%
Bergamot 28% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Maninka 50% vs 54%
Lavender 50% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Leather 51% vs 52%
Woody Notes 48% vs 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Boss The Scent 248 Hugo Boss The Scent
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss The Scent

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Ginger and citrus lend brightness for spring, while maninka, leather, and spice add warmth that makes it especially suited for fall. Summer heat may mute the richer notes, but it works well in mild winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Refined projection and inviting spicy-fruity character make it ideal for daily wear, dates, or the office. Less suited for sports or highly formal black-tie events due to its seductive, relaxed vibe.

248 Hugo Boss The Scent

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Warm spiced leather base suits cooler months best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Built for date nights, with enough versatility for casual evenings.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Maninka, Leather

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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International (1)

Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work

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