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Boss The Scent Intense
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where cardamom and ginger meet leather and vanilla in a blend of modernity and tradition.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Boss The Scent IntenseMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessNostalgia Blue · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Hugo Boss, Boss The Scent Intense is a creation by perfumers Bruno Jovanovic and Pascal Gaurin that blends aromatic spices with warm leather notes. It opens with cardamom and ginger, providing an immediate burst of freshness and warmth. Lavender adds a subtle floral touch to the heart, while vanilla and woody accords round out the base for a rich and enveloping finish.
Boss The Scent Intense has a strong opening with its aromatic spices but settles into a warm base over time. Apply one to two sprays on your pulse points for an all-day warmth that keeps the spicy freshness balanced by the rich leather and vanilla tones.
Fig. 01 — Boss The Scent Intense, 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.
Co-created with Pascal Gaurin
The Boss The Scent line
21 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Hugo Boss
More from the house · founded 1924 · Germany
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The originalBoss The Scent IntenseHugo Boss · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2023Nostalgia BlueShares 4 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.87 (105)64%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 15%.