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Boss Bottled Elixir by Hugo Boss — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Boss Bottled Elixir by Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss· 2023

Boss Bottled Elixir

7.9486Typically ~$70

Mostly frankincense and cardamom, warmed by labdanum absolute. Suits dates in fall.

SpicyWoodySmokyResinousOriental

Perfumer: Annick Ménardo, Suzy Le Helley

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Cardamom

Heart notes

Patchouli Vetiver

Base notes

Labdanum absolute Cedarwood

Other versions

Boss Bottled (1998)Boss Bottled Intense (2016)

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

51%

Summer

34%

Fall

100%

Day

68%

Night

100%

Where

Office

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Casual

79%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

92%

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Sport

30%