Hugo Boss 2017 EDT

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Boss Bottled Tonic

by Annick Menardo

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Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Annick Menardo. Boss Bottled Tonic opens with Lemon, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, and Apple, settles into a heart of Geranium, Cinnamon, Clove, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Vetiver. Hugo Boss's Boss Bottled Tonic carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bracing citrus and crisp ginger give Boss Bottled Tonic a vibrant, sporty twist on the classic Bottled DNA. Impeccably safe and office-friendly, but fleeting and linear. For men who want to feel sharp and refreshed, not daring.
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Boss Bottled Tonic Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple26%
Bitter Orange26%
Grapefruit25%
Lemon24%
Heartas listed
Ginger30%
Cinnamon25%
Geranium23%
Clove22%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes50%
Vetiver50%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

This fragrance's sparkling citrus and crisp apple make it ideal for spring and summer, offering a refreshing, energizing character that suits warmer temperatures. Its lightness and lack of density mean it can be overshadowed in cold winter air.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and a clean, non-intrusive freshness make it perfect for office, gym, or casual daytime use. It lacks the depth or boldness for formal occasions or intimate evening dates.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. ,(WATER) ,(FRAGRANCE), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE,BHT,LINALOOL, LIMONENE,GERANIOL,CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE,CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL,BENZYL ALCOHOL, CINNAMAL,CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 42090 (BLUE 1), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Boss Bottled Tonic opens with a surge of sparkling grapefruit, bitter orange, and juicy apple, leading swiftly into a heart of zesty ginger and a dash of cinnamon. A subtle backbone of vetiver and woods grounds the fragrance, but the overall impression is breezy, bright, and invigorating. More tonic water than classic cologne, this is a scent for crisp shirts and clear mornings, exuding understated freshness and masculine clarity. The spicy facets are present but never heavy, maintaining an airy lightness throughout.

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Where to buy

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