Hugo Boss 2019 EDP

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Boss The Scent Absolute

by Bruno Jovanovic

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Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Bruno Jovanovic. Boss The Scent Absolute opens with Ginger, settles into a heart of Maninka, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Hugo Boss's Boss The Scent Absolute carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A spicy-fruity seducer that balances warmth and freshness, The Scent Absolute is a plush and modern crowd-pleaser for cool weather and close encounters. Effortlessly likable and invitingly masculine.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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Boss The Scent Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger100%
Heartas listed
Maninka100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The spicy warmth of ginger and maninka, with the richness of vetiver, make this fragrance ideal for chilly fall and winter days, but its fresh fruity opening allows some versatility in spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and inviting sweetness are perfect for dates and casual wear, while the warmth and subtle woods keep it office-appropriate but not suited for sports or highly formal events.

About

Boss The Scent Absolute opens with a zesty spark of ginger, immediately enveloping you in a spicy, lemony freshness. The rare maninka fruit soon appears, lending an exotic, juicy sweetness with hints of rum and powdery warmth. As it dries down, vetiver emerges with subtle earthiness, grounding the scent in a woody embrace. The overall effect is plush, inviting, and gently masculine, with a cozy sweetness and lively spice that makes it perfect for intimate evenings or brisk autumn days.

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