Active Chief
| Edp | Concentration | Cologne |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pompelmo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport (2012) - the citrus-aromatic sport flanker of the original Boss Bottled, built around grapefruit, lavender, and a vetiver-tonka close. Honest dupe-fidelity for sport, casual, and office wear.
A clean citrus that some will find refreshing and others, utterly uninspiring. It's a bit of a mixed bag; perfectly pleasant, but perhaps not as groundbreaking as its creator's reputation might suggest. If you like fresh, acidic, soapy scents, it's worth a sniff.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 90% | 25% |
| Floral | 20% | 4% |
| Fruity | 30% | 7% |
| Green | 35% | 7% |
| Sweet | 25% | 5% |
| Warm | 30% | 14% |
| Woody | 50% | 25% |
| Earthy | 55% | 24% |
| Animalic | 5% | 0% |
| Fresh | 90% | 20% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Grapefruit, yuzu and lavender over a dry vetiver base sit firmly in warm-weather territory; summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. The lack of warmth, sweetness or resinous depth keeps it off the winter shelf.
Occasions
A sporty citrus-aromatic with intimate sillage fits gym, casual, and office wear well; daytime dates work in warm weather. Lacks the gravitas or trail for formal evenings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and autumn.
Occasions
This scent's clean, fresh profile and moderate intensity make it ideal for office wear, as noted by community members. It's too light and familiar for formal events or a special date night, but perfect for casual everyday use or invigorating post-sport freshness.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Vetiver, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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