Boss Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Soul
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2005 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum bottle Charuto Regal Reserve

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Soul Eau de Parfum
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 - Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper grower, apparently. Don't judge it straight out of the box; give it time to macerate and shed that 'chemical mess' vibe. What starts as a bit weird and divisive eventually mellows into something genuinely intriguing, though some will always find it too niche.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 6%
Floral 5% 10%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 7% 4%
Sweet 27% 24%
Warm 43% 32%
Woody 8% 12%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 5% 9%
Fresh 12% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Soul EdP
Charuto Regal Reserve EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 25% vs 24%
Bergamot 14% vs 19%
Only in Boss Soul Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 28% Anise 16% Mandarin 15%
Only in Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 32% Incense 25%
Shared Notes
Lavender 24% vs 26%
Only in Boss Soul Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 32% Nutmeg 23% Coriander 20%
Only in Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Osmanthus 28% Cardamom 26% Labdanum 20%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 18%
Amber 20% vs 18%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 20%
Musk 16% vs 17%
Only in Boss Soul Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 18%
Only in Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Blond Woods 25%

Accords

Boss Soul Eau de Parfum Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
84%
58%
Amber
100%
91%
Fresh Spicy
79%
91%
Aromatic
68%
Tobacco
75%
52%
Sweet
68%
65%
Vanilla
62%
Floral
61%
58%
Citrus
58%
Cinnamon
Fruity
57%
Smoky
55%
50%
Lavender
Warm Spicy shared
100%
84%
Amber shared
58%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
91%
79%
Aromatic shared
91%
68%
75%
Sweet shared
52%
68%
Vanilla shared
65%
62%
61%
58%
58%
57%
55%
50%

Performance

Boss Soul Eau de Parfum Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Soul Eau de Parfum

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.

Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its initial harshness and eventual warm, mysterious character make it better suited for evening or cooler weather. While 'date night' was mentioned, its unique profile means it's not a universal crowd-pleaser for every casual or formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Boss Soul Eau de Parfum
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
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