Madagascar VanillaOpens with
Jasmine SambacHeart
Woodsy NotesDries down to
Also asParfum · 2023 →
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 Eau de Parfum
The crisp clarity of an autumn morning, where the scent of cinnamon and plum intertwine with woody notes to create a comforting embrace.
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Boss Alive Eau de ParfumMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessVery Sexy Night Eau de Parfum · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →Composition & Character
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Annick Ménardo for Hugo Boss, Boss Alive Eau de Parfum is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that balances the warmth of Madagascar vanilla and cinnamon with the freshness of plum and apple. The composition opens with bright fruity notes before settling into a warm, woody base of sandalwood, cedar, and olive tree. This fragrance captures a sense of modern elegance, blending sweet and spicy accords to create a distinctive olfactory experience.
Boss Alive Eau de Parfum has a long-lasting base that blooms over time. Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points in the morning for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day. The Madagascar vanilla and cinnamon notes are particularly prominent, so avoid layering with other sweet fragrances.
Fig. 01 — Boss Alive Eau de Parfum, 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
More from the house · founded 1924 · Germany
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 19%.