Hugo Boss 2019 EDP

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Boss Bottled Absolute

by Annick Menardo

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Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Annick Menardo. Boss Bottled Absolute opens with Bergamot, Apple, and Plum, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Olive Tree, Woody Notes, Musk, and Cedar. Hugo Boss's Boss Bottled Absolute carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A subtle, woodier take on the classic Boss Bottled DNA, this flanker is a safe choice but might leave fans of the original wanting more. It's a modern, refined scent that splits opinion on whether it truly stands out.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
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Boss Bottled Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple41%
Plum37%
Bergamot22%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon60%
Cashmere Wood40%
Baseas listed
Musk21%
Sandalwood21%
Cedar20%
Olive Tree19%
Woody Notes19%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its softer projection and warm-spicy, woody profile make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The elegant nature could fit formal events, but its subtlety might be lost in a noisy environment.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Boss Bottled Absolute opens with a gentle burst of apple and plum, softened by a hint of bergamot, before settling into a heart of warm cinnamon and smooth cashmere wood. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of woody notes, with olive tree, sandalwood, and cedar providing a musky, slightly powdery finish. It's a well-rounded and comforting scent, with subtle warmth throughout.

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