FrankincenseOpens with
PatchouliHeart
LabdanumDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2015 →
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Hugo Boss · Sold as masculine
Boss Bottled Elixir
The quiet confidence of an office lobby at dusk, where the crisp scent of freshly cut wood mingles with warm spices and a hint of incense.
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Boss Bottled ElixirMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by Hugo Boss, Boss Bottled Elixir is a creation by perfumers Annick Ménardo and Suzy Le Helley. This Oriental Spicy fragrance blends woody and amber accords with warm and fresh spices, anchored by the earthy richness of patchouli and cedar. Frankincense and cardamom introduce an aromatic complexity that cuts through the sweetness of the heart, while labdanum adds a balsamic warmth that lingers on skin.
Apply Boss Bottled Elixir in light layers — the aromatic top notes fade quickly, but the woody and amber base notes develop slowly over time. Ideal for cooler evenings when you want a scent that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
Fig. 01 — Boss Bottled Elixir, 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.
Co-created with Suzy Le Helley
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