2021
The Collection Confident Oud
Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →

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Hugo Boss  ·  Sold as masculine

The Collection Confident Oud

The quiet determination of a boardroom meeting — where the assertive presence of oud meets the crisp freshness of aromatic spices, all set against the backdrop of an important decision.

4.05129 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
oudaromaticfresh spicy
The Collection Confident OudMid-range · $40–100
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting51% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak9%
Moderate36%
Long lasting40%
Eternal11%
SillageModerate47% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate47%
Strong39%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

NotesAs listed

Main Accords

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Who Wears It

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Masculine81%
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Unisex14%
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Feminine5%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2021 and crafted by perfumer Dominique Ropion, The Collection Confident Oud by Hugo Boss is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that marries the intensity of oud with fresh spicy notes. This composition opens with a bold aromatic profile, giving way to the warm, deep tones of oud, which grounds the scent in a rich and enveloping embrace. It's neither strictly masculine nor feminine, making it an unisex choice for those who appreciate confidence and sophistication.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The aromatic opening is bright but short-lived, while the woody base lingers for hours. It’s best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that feels both grounded and fresh.

Fig. 01 — The Collection Confident Oud, Hugo Boss

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Dominique Ropion portrait
03 · The nose

Dominique Ropion

The master of power and poetry

Dominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.

“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”

Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
344fragrances
1955born
Frenchnationality

Designer Hugo Boss

More from the house · founded 1924 · Germany

The Collection Confident OudDeclaration Edition Limitee
Try it layered

With Cartier Declaration Edition Limitee

Adds woody, citrus and warm spicy; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.05/ 5 · 129 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love49%
Like28%
OK10%
Dislike5%
Hate8%
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