Missguided 2018 EDP

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Boss Babe

by Julie Pluchet

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Missguided Boss Babe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Julie Pluchet. Boss Babe opens with Bergamot, Pistachio, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange, Rose, Magnolia, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Missguided's Boss Babe carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Boss Babe is a divisive one: a sweet, nutty, creamy perfume that some adore as a sophisticated, affordable dupe, while others find it generic, chemical, or headache-inducing. Proceed with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Soft
  • Luxurious
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Boss Babe Eau de Parfum 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it a good fit for dates, where its sweet, nutty warmth can shine. However, this same intensity means it might be a bit much for a formal setting or an office, where a lighter touch is often preferred.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Opening with a sweet burst of pistachio and pear, Boss Babe quickly melts into a creamy, nutty heart of almond and magnolia, softened by a hint of orange and rose. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and amber, underscored by earthy patchouli and smooth sandalwood, creating a rich, long-lasting aroma.

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