Hugo Boss 2024 EDP

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Bottled Absolu

by Annick Menardo , Suzy Le Helley

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Hugo Boss Bottled Absolu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Annick Menardo and Suzy Le Helley. Bottled Absolu opens with Leather and Incense, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Davana and Cedar. Hugo Boss's Bottled Absolu carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a divisive champ - people either adore its dark, leathery mystique or recoil from its intensity. It's a powerhouse for those who embrace an undeniably masculine, confident presence, but it's certainly not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Bottled Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense53%
Leather47%
Heartas listed
Patchouli50%
Myrrh50%
Baseas listed
Cedar57%
Davana43%

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

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. However, its dark, luxurious profile and frequent mentions as a 'date night' and 'winter' scent, along with its 'gentleman' and 'boss' vibes, make it perfect for dates and formal evening wear.

About

Bottled Absolu opens with a bold, almost boozy blast of rich incense and worn leather, hinting at untold stories. This quickly deepens into a resinous heart of earthy patchouli and warming myrrh, evoking a smoky, almost chocolatey richness. The drydown settles into a sophisticated base of dry cedar and a unique, fruity piquancy from davana, creating a complex, enduring sillage with a surprising, subtle sweetness.

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