CinnamonOpens with
ThymeHeart
Woodsy NotesDries down to
Annick MénardoThe nose · 109 fragrances · also made Bottled Absolu (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Hugo Boss · Sold as feminine
Boss Alive Collector Edition
The hum of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where cinnamon and fruit meet in a warm embrace.
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Boss Alive Collector EditionMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessSumou Platinum · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Annick Ménardo crafted the Boss Alive Collector Edition in 2021 as a Woody Aromatic fragrance that embodies both warmth and vibrancy. This composition opens with cinnamon and apple, creating an unexpected contrast of spicy heat and fruity freshness. The heart combines plum and black currant with thyme and jasmine sambac, balancing sweetness and subtle floral notes. The base layers in sandalwood, cedar, and olive tree for a woody warmth that anchors the fragrance.
This fragrance has a strong opening with its spicy cinnamon note, so one to two sprays are sufficient. The fruity heart fades within a couple of hours, but the base notes linger for a long-lasting warmth. It's best worn close to skin rather than projected into a room.
Fig. 01 — Boss Alive Collector Edition, Hugo Boss
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Annick Ménardo
Three decades at FirmenichAnnick Ménardo is a French perfumer who has worked for the fragrance house Firmenich since 1991, building a long career within one of the industry's major laboratories.
Designer Hugo Boss
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Adds amber, balsamic and floral; shares apple and sandalwood.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 8%.