Hugo Boss 2013 EDT

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BOSS The Collection Damask Oud

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Hugo Boss BOSS The Collection Damask Oud is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Hugo Boss's BOSS The Collection Damask Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're after a dry, smoky oud that performs, this is for you. If you want something universally appealing or with prominent rose, look elsewhere.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Masculine
  • Sophisticated
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BOSS The Collection Damask Oud Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With eternal longevity and strong sillage, this isn't an office-friendly scent, but its deep, sophisticated oud profile is perfect for evenings. It's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport, but excels in formal or date night settings where its masculine character can shine.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Opens with an immediate hit of dry, slightly medicinal oud, sharpened by a distinct peppery bite and the leathery nuance of saffron. As it settles, the composition deepens, revealing smoky incense and the earthy, robust character of papyrus and guaiac wood. A subtle rose note is present for some, adding an oriental shadow without sweetening the overall dry, woody profile. The base delivers a tenacious, multifaceted oud, supported by rich cedar, creating a long-lasting, masculine aura.

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