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Boss Alive by Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss· 2020· Eau de Parfum

Boss Alive

7.4506Typically ~$70

Apple and plum up top, drying down to sandalwood and chinese cedar. Suits daily wear in fall.

SweetFruityFloralWoodyCreamy

Perfumer: Annick Ménardo

Scent profile

Top notes

Apple Plum Blackcurrant Cinnamon

Heart notes

Bourbon vanilla absolute Indian jasmine sambac Thyme

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

82%

Spring

97%

Summer

89%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

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Where

Office

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Casual

100%

Date

90%

Club

67%

Formal

66%

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Sport

47%