2004
Boss Intense Shimmer Edition
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Boss Intense Shimmer Edition

The quiet confidence felt while stepping into a well-appointed living room after a long day — where warm lighting and plush textures envelop you in a sense of ease.

4.09141 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
amberwoodywhite floralvanillapowderyrose
Boss Intense Shimmer EditionMid-range · $40–100
66%Similar accords, often for lessMazaaji · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

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LongevityModerate42% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak12%
Weak5%
Moderate40%
Long lasting30%
Eternal12%
SillageModerate37% say strong or enormous
Intimate7%
Moderate56%
Strong27%
Enormous10%
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Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2004 by Hugo Boss and crafted by perfumer Ursula Wandel, Boss Intense Shimmer Edition is a fragrance that bridges the gap between warmth and sophistication. The composition begins with a delicate interplay of jasmine and Turkish rose, creating an initial floral whisper that segues into a heart of vanilla, adding depth and sweetness. The base notes of styrax, amber, sandalwood, and patchouli provide a rich blend of woody and spicy warmth, grounding the scent in a comforting embrace.

How to wear it

Boss Intense Shimmer Edition blooms gradually, so aim for a moderate application and allow it to develop on your skin. It pairs particularly well with cooler evenings or indoor settings, where its warmth can truly shine without overpowering the surrounding atmosphere.

Fig. 01 — Boss Intense Shimmer Edition, Hugo Boss

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Ursula Wandel portrait
03 · The nose

Ursula Wandel

From photography to Hugo Woman

Ursula Wandel discovered perfumery through curiosity and a background in chemistry, initially drawn to photography before enrolling at the Givaudan perfumery school in Geneva, where she spent her first year learning around 3,000 raw materials and her second imitating well-known perfumes like a painter studying the old masters.

13fragrances
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The Boss Intense line

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Designer Hugo Boss

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Boss Intense Shimmer EditionThe originalBoss Intense Shimmer EditionHugo Boss · Mid-range · $40–100
66%MatchLattafa PerfumesMazaajiShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.93 (569)
Boss Intense Shimmer EditionRosendo Mateu Nº 10 Musk, Musk, Musk
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With Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 10 Musk, Musk, Musk

Adds musky, fresh and aldehydic; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.09/ 5 · 141 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 11%.

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