Hugo Boss 2015 EDT

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Boss The Scent

by Bruno Jovanovic , Pascal Gaurin

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Hugo Boss Boss The Scent is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Bruno Jovanovic and Pascal Gaurin. Boss The Scent opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Maninka and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Leather. Hugo Boss's Boss The Scent carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Effortlessly seductive and memorable, Boss The Scent balances fresh ginger spice with exotic fruit and smooth, masculine leather. An understated yet magnetic choice for modern men.
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  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Boss The Scent Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger38%
Mandarin34%
Bergamot28%
Heartas listed
Lavender50%
Maninka50%
Baseas listed
Leather52%
Woody Notes48%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Ginger and citrus lend brightness for spring, while maninka, leather, and spice add warmth that makes it especially suited for fall. Summer heat may mute the richer notes, but it works well in mild winters.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Refined projection and inviting spicy-fruity character make it ideal for daily wear, dates, or the office. Less suited for sports or highly formal black-tie events due to its seductive, relaxed vibe.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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 The Scent Eau de Toilette opens with a lively burst of ginger and juicy mandarin, setting the tone for a fresh yet spicy introduction. As it develops, the unique maninka fruit blends with aromatic lavender, creating a sensual heart that stands apart from typical designer masculines. In the base, smooth leather and woody nuances emerge, grounding the fragrance in refined masculinity. The overall sillage is intimate and inviting, making this a modern signature for those who appreciate a subtle, lingering presence.

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