Boss Number One / Boss EDT by Hugo Boss

Name: Boss Number One / Boss EDT
Brand: Hugo Boss
Rating: 7.5 (593 reviews)

1985for men

Perfumer: Pierre Wargnye

7.5/10

593 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Boss Number One / Boss EDT by Hugo Boss is a widely worn Spicy Woody fragrance for men. It was introduced in 1985. The composition is by Pierre Wargnye. Top notes include Bergamot, Green apple, Grapefruit and Basil; middle notes include Geranium, Lavender, Sage and Jasmine; base notes include Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. It is best suited to autumn and winter. It lasts very long, with an enormous sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 8/10: enormous
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (63% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 93% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, woody, animal

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

24 notes

Boss Number One / Boss EDT features 24 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

593 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

489 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

476 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

When to wear

563 season votes

Spring26%
Summer12%
Autumn34%
Winter28%

Who wears it

Men93%
Unisex7%
Women0%

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