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Hugo Boss · Sold as unisex
The Collection Fearless Pepper
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where sharpness meets warmth in a moment of clarity and resolve.
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The Collection Fearless PepperMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessSoft Haze · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares mineral notes8 matches →How it wears
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The Collection Fearless Pepper by Hugo Boss, launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Karine Dubreuil-Sereni, is a bold aromatic-spicy composition that embodies the spirit of contemporary elegance. The fragrance opens with a fresh spicy accord, where pepper and other aromatic notes create an invigorating burst, quickly followed by mineral undertones that add depth and complexity. As the scent settles into its warm spicy base, it maintains a sense of confidence and sophistication, making it ideal for those who embrace both modernity and tradition.
Apply one to two sprays, as the fresh spicy top notes are vivid but short-lived. The warm spicy base develops slowly over time, so allow it to settle into your skin for at least an hour before reapplying if needed.
Fig. 01 — The Collection Fearless Pepper, Hugo Boss
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Karine Dubreuil-Sereni
Grasse's jasmine, in every compositionKarine Dubreuil-Sereni was born and raised in Grasse, surrounded by jasmine, orange blossom, mimosa, rose, and iris, and trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont, now Givaudan.
Designer Hugo Boss
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The originalThe Collection Fearless PepperHugo Boss · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2018Soft HazeShares Mineral notesunder $40★ 4.36 (59)35%Match
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Zara · 2019Blue Spirit 2019Shares Pepperunder $40★ 3.53 (19)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 24%.