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Which Should You Buy?
Boss Alive is a 'love-it-or-hate-it' scent; some find it a gorgeous fruity-woody vanilla, others smell cheap aftershave or air freshener. It delivers a punchy dose of spiced fruit, but be warned, the sillage and longevity are divisive.
This one is a divisive holiday-in-a-bottle scent, loved by some for its realistic green coconut and reviled by others for smelling like everything from bug spray to curry or even body odour. It’s either a fresh, natural escape or a chemical disaster depending on your skin and your nose.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 16% | 12% |
| Fruity | 15% | 9% |
| Green | 18% | 15% |
| Sweet | 22% | 25% |
| Warm | 12% | 4% |
| Woody | 26% | 22% |
| Earthy | 6% | 6% |
| Animalic | 2% | 3% |
| Fresh | 12% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and versatile blend of sweet, spicy, and woody notes make it suitable for casual wear and even office settings if applied lightly. For dates, the warm vanilla and spice can be quite appealing, though for formal events, it might be perceived as too playful. While some reviewers noted wearing it to the gym, its warm and spicy nature makes it less ideal for sport.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its lighter projection and fresh, natural profile make it perfect for casual or sport wear, especially on warm days. However, given its skin-scent performance for many, it might be too subtle for a formal occasion and too polarising for some office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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