Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Him Le Parfum by Hugo Boss

I tried it yesterday and while it’s rich, at this price point it smells just like an Axe deodorant. Literally the same IFF ingredients. Better to get 20 cans of that leather and cookie deodorant; it lasts longer. Or look for The Secret by Banderas for $30; it’s the same thing.

I like The Scent line for the mangaba, which breaks away from the usual sweetness. I loved it in-store and bought it on the spot. However, on my skin it’s a disaster: it smells very faint and fades quickly. It needs more projection. In winter, with a coat on, it’s less noticeable than the Gentleman Reserve Privée. I’ll let it rest; perhaps it will improve, as the scent itself is charming.

To me, it’s mangaba and iris over a dark, woody base. A very seductive and elegant sweetness, perfect for nights, dates, or cold days. The performance is good; it projects well and lasts quite a while.

I was slow to try The Scent Le Parfum because the original always seemed mediocre to me, but seeing good reviews I decided to give it a go and was pleasantly surprised. At first, it smells of woody iris with the sweetness of maninka, more pronounced than in the original. The first impressions are great (iris is my favourite note and it’s hard for me to be objective). As it dries down, it gets closer to the EDT and the iris tones down. Decent performance and moderate projection for two hours. I see it as unisex and believe it’s one of Boss’s best proposals since the discontinued Bottled Intense. Give it a sniff.

This is a 10/10; the best fragrance from Hugo Boss.

The Scent Le Parfum by Hugo Boss is woody, semi-sweet, and has a touch of talc. I was curious because I own the Parfum Edition and wanted to know if this was a relaunch, but they are distinct enough to own both. The opening is fruity, spicy, and slightly creamy. While the line’s DNA is there, there’s less maninka, more ginger, and an added iris that makes it unique. The base is woody with a barely perceptible leather, unlike the black version where it was more noticeable. It’s attractive, a great alternative to the Givenchy Gentleman line, ideal for parties or romantic outings in autumn and winter. It lasted over 8 hours, very prominent for the first two. I loved it, so I might buy it. I recommend trying it, especially for iris lovers!

I tested it twice on blotting paper and thank goodness… it’s not a scent that suits me. It smells too sweet and tropical due to the maninka, very bold for my taste. Perhaps I haven’t trained my nose, but I can’t see where to grab it. I see it as more feminine; the first time the shop assistant sprayed it on me and I thought they’d made a mistake. I tried it again days later and confirmed I don’t like it at all: after 5 seconds I threw the paper away and looked for something else. I had high hopes and the disappointment was absolute. It’s my opinion, but I believe men’s perfumes, even gourmand ones, should smell like something else.

I tried The Scent Le Parfum and must say it gave me very good results. The Private Accord with that chocolate note smells spectacular. The iris starts off super soft, but after 20 minutes it turns gourmand, and for the heat, to be honest, it can become overpowering. I think it’s more suited to autumn and spring; personally, it didn’t quite convince me as it’s too sweet, though it smells lovely. Performance on my skin: around 4 hours.