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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some reckon it's a solid, woody-sweet take on the blue fragrance genre, while others find it a cloying, 'jammy' mess. You'll either love it as a beefed-up take on Dylan Blue or wonder if you've been sold a duff bottle.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Hugo Boss Bottled (1998) - the pyramid maps the original's apple opening, geranium heart, and sandalwood dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 14% |
| Floral | 2% | 9% |
| Fruity | 13% | 15% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 20% | 19% |
| Warm | 22% | 18% |
| Woody | 32% | 29% |
| Earthy | 12% | 6% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 11% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh yet woody and spicy character makes it versatile for casual outings and dates, leaning towards warmer weather. However, some find its projection can be 'shouty' or 'jammy' which might be too much for a formal setting or a quieter office environment.
Seasons
The apple-led opening and sandalwood-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Hugo Boss bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Hugo Boss signature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Cinnamon, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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