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Hugo Boss · Sold as masculine
The Collection Courageous Rose
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, in the quiet moments before an important meeting or after a long day.
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The Collection Courageous RoseMid-range · $40–100
52%Similar accords, often for lessRagheeb · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
The Collection Courageous Rose by Hugo Boss was launched in 2022 and is a bold interpretation of rose within the warm, woody framework. Perfumers Michel Almairac and Steve Guo have crafted an intricate balance between fresh and warm spicy notes that create tension before settling into a rich base of smoky patchouli and balsamic amber. This fragrance embodies the confidence and sophistication expected from Hugo Boss — a brand known for its blend of modern elegance and traditional craftsmanship.
This fragrance has a strong base that blooms over time. Apply it lightly to let the smoky and balsamic notes develop gradually throughout the day. It pairs well with cooler temperatures and intimate settings where its depth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — The Collection Courageous Rose, Hugo Boss
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
Co-created with Steve Guo
Designer Hugo Boss
More from the house · founded 1924 · Germany
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The originalThe Collection Courageous RoseHugo Boss · Mid-range · $40–100Ajmal · 2008RagheebShares 5 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.98 (40)53%Match
Ajmal · 2009IllusionShares 5 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.65 (23)
With Rabanne 1 Million Cologne
Adds marine, leather and fresh; shares rose and patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 13%.