Boss Bottled EDP by Hugo Boss

Boss Bottled EDP is a more recent edition to the brand’s long-running Bottled line of fragrances. I’ve had a sample of this for a long while, tested it out, but always forgot to post the review. So here’s to correcting that. How does EDP smell? How long does it last? Is it worth a try?

What does Boss Bottled EDP Smell Like?

Notes include: apple, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, sage, olive wood, vetiver, cinnamon

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My Full Review

Here’s how Boss describes it: Created for driven, ambitious men ready to take on every challenge that comes their way, this noble composition brings a new intensity to the warmth and vibrancy of the timeless BOSS BOTTLED signature.

The opening of Bottled EDP is a sweet-tart, blue-ish blend of notes, laced with spice. It reminds me a bit of Y EDP and Wanted by Azzaro, in different ways.  The apple and cardamom notes are pretty massive, with how they hit up top.

The bergamot citrus adds a further brightness and sharpness to the mix, along with that sage note, which gives me reminders of the YSL cologne.

Now, on my card for this sample it says there is sage as a note, but other stores online say it’s cinnamon, and don’t mention sage. The actual ingredients do mention the chemicals they use for cinnamon, but this comes off like sage and not a cinnamon spice.

Perhaps both are a part of the composition, but where this cinnamon is, I’m not exactly sure. I know the original had that apple cinnamon vibe going for it, but this is pretty different.

The bergamot will wear off and I start to get more of the sage and cardamom mix. A nice, fresh spiciness, with some further citrus-like hints from the cardamom.

As we move along to the dry down, it’s an apple note with vetiver freshness, woodiness (olive wood, I’m presuming?),  perhaps some musk, and the remainder of the spices. It’s clean and pretty intense, for this stage in the game, but not a huge projection off of the skin.

Seasonally, it’s probably at it’s best in the more moderate temperatures of autumn and springtime. It can venture a bit outside of that in either direction. Yet, I’d avoid using this one in the extreme heat or cold. For an average day, it’s good.

This is an easy to wear scent, that skews more towards a younger crowd. It’s a daily wear that can go casual to semi-formal, depending on the situation. Very pleasant and probably not going to offend anyone, unless you go crazy with the sprays (particularly the opening act).

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This one does start off with some power and ability to jump off of the skin. That will change fairly quickly and Boss Bottled EDP will be more moderate and close to where you sprayed. Anywhere from 1-4 feet for much of the duration.

The performance here isn’t terrible, but it is by no means amazing. On my skin, I get 7 hours max, but more along the lines of six many time. It’s fine, just nothing crazy.

Overall Impressions of Boss Bottled EDP

Overall, do I like Boss Bottled EDP? It’s pretty good, but not something that I feel like I have to run out and get a bottle of. It’s a clean and blue-ish scent with a tart and sweet aroma, lots of apple, wood, and a general fresh feeling.

The performance is a bit above average, but not by much. However, it’s one that can get plenty of use as a day to day scent. As such, if it sounds like something you’d like, it’s worth a try. I don’t think it’ll be hated by most anyone, just not completely outstanding.

It seems like Hugo Boss is going to keep right on releasing variations of this in the upcoming years. It’s a more modern take on that 90s formula, but nothing that does anything all that interesting.

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