Hugo Boss 2018 EDT

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Boss The Scent Private Accord

by Bruno Jovanovic

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Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Private Accord is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Bruno Jovanovic. Boss The Scent Private Accord opens with Bergamot and Ginger, settles into a heart of Maninka, Pepper, Coffee, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Woody Notes, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Hugo Boss's Boss The Scent Private Accord carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A truly gorgeous gourmand that’s sadly discontinued, Private Accord is a triumph of chocolate and coffee blended with that distinct Maninka fruit. It's a crowd-pleaser that still manages to feel unique and niche-like despite its mass appeal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Gourmand
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Boss The Scent Private Accord 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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
Also Works:
Casual

With its warm, gourmand profile and moderate projection, this fragrance is perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make a captivating impression. It's too rich for sport, and while it could work in a relaxed office, it truly shines in cooler weather and intimate settings.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 a surprising zing of ginger and bergamot, leading quickly into the star of the show: a delectable, dusty cacao and roasted coffee heart, sweetened by the exotic Maninka fruit and a hint of juicy pineapple. The base settles into a warm embrace of vanilla, amberwood, and a touch of earthy patchouli, creating a smooth, inviting, and utterly addictive gourmand experience.

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