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Hugo Boss· 1985· Eau de Toilette

Boss Number One Boss

7.6461Typically ~$60

Mostly basil and bergamot, warmed by oakmoss.

SpicyWoodyAnimalSweetLeathery

Perfumer: Pierre Wargnye

Scent profile

Top notes

Basil Bergamot Caraway Juniper Tarragon Grapefruit Green apple Lemon

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

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

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

89%

Spring

83%

Summer

70%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

99%

Where

Office

88%

Casual

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Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

90%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

54%