AppleOpens with
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Boss Orange Eau de Parfum
The burst of energy felt on the first day of summer vacation — where ripe fruits and creamy desserts mix with the fresh scent of blooming flowers.
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Boss Orange Eau de ParfumMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessLove Pink · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares apple and flowers8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Boss Orange Eau de Parfum by Hugo Boss was launched in 2013 and is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that captures spontaneity and optimism. Created by perfumer Annick Ménardo, this scent opens with the sweet freshness of apples before transitioning into a floral heart of white flowers and blooms. The base notes of crème brûlée, vanilla, olive tree, and sandalwood create a warm, luscious finish that is both comforting and distinctive.
This fragrance is best applied in two sprays to the pulse points. The apple top note fades quickly, so it's essential to let the warm base notes of crème brûlée and vanilla take center stage after a few minutes. It works well during daytime events but can also transition into evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Boss Orange 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.
The Boss Orange line
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Designer Hugo Boss
More from the house · founded 1924 · Germany
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The originalBoss Orange Eau de ParfumHugo Boss · Mid-range · $40–100Victoria's Secret · 2013Love PinkShares Apple and Flowersunder $40★ 4.25 (84)42%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2019Eau So Sexy Eau de ParfumShares Appleunder $40★ 4.37 (212)39%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2012Sweet TeaseShares Creme bruleeunder $40★ 4.41 (93)45%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2007Sexy Sparkle Vanilla GoldShares Appleunder $40★ 3.50 (20)
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Adds almond; shares sandalwood.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 20%.