GingerOpens with
ManinkaHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Boss The Scent Absolute
The vibrant energy of a bustling city street where spicy aromas mingle with fruity sweetness, and every step is grounded by an earthy, woody base.
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Boss The Scent AbsoluteMid-range · $40–100
56%Similar accords, often for lessRaw Vetiver · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares ginger and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Hugo Boss and crafted by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, Boss The Scent Absolute is a fresh spicy fragrance that embodies a modern take on classic elegance. The top note of ginger introduces a pungent and lemony-spicy aroma, while the heart note of maninka fruit adds a rum-fruity sweetness, creating a stimulating and addictive blend. The base note of vetiver brings a smoky, virile elegance to the composition, rounding out the scent with an earthy warmth that lingers on the skin.
Apply Boss The Scent Absolute to pulse points for a strong presence that lasts through the day. The ginger top note fades quickly, so reapply after two hours if you want to maintain its stimulating freshness. The vetiver base will continue to provide warmth and depth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Boss The Scent Absolute, Hugo Boss
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Bruno Jovanovic
Bruno Jovanovic is a renowned star perfumer at Firmenich. Unlike many of his contemporaries, who create at the mercy of fragrance distribution, Bruno Jovanovic has developed a technique highly influenced by perfume classics.
The Boss The Scent line
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Designer Hugo Boss
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The originalBoss The Scent AbsoluteHugo Boss · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2019Raw VetiverShares Ginger and Vetiverunder $40★ 3.82 (77)59%Match
Zara · 2018Legend IronShares Ginger and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.35 (20)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 7%.