Boss Soul

A lavish, intoxicating brew of a fragrance that gives off an incredibly smoky, creamy, spicy feel that is soft and a bit too reserved (the only thing holding this fragrance back from being an absolute modern classic and must buy) but radiates with a soothing, sensual warmth. Smelling Boss Soul is like visiting an Italian coffee house in late fall, early winter with the backdrop of mocha cappuccino, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon in the air. The scent is simply all these coffee house staples smoked over an evening winter fire. It's simply magnificent, but unfortunately tends to cling very close to the skin within five minutes of application. Evolution is rather limited and the fragrance stays somewhat linear throughout, with the spicy cardamom, warm cinnamon and light, airy pepper overlaying a background of vanilla, nutmeg and tonka bean that are all very evident in the professionally mixed blend. Agonista is right on the money on all three accounts regarding the scent, projection and longevity. It's not a great performer and the blend seems extremely shy and guarded, holding very close to the body. Longevity for me is about 4-6 hours. But all things considered, this is a very popular discounted fragrance in European Duty Free Shops (it can often be found for 30 quid or 40 euros) but doesn't find its way to North America very frequently other than the Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and New York areas. The scent is simply mesmerizing, a wonderful blend of spice, sweetness and a hint of woods all smoked on the fireplace, bringing back many warm feelings of late fall and early winter. A better scent than Armani Code, it's obvious inspiration; but simply doesn't perform as well. Which says a lot, given that Armani Code is not known for assertive projection itself. If you want to know what Ticino, Switzerland, northern Italy and parts of Southern Austria smell like during the Christmas festival time (roasted almonds, chestnuts and hazelnuts in the air), this is the perfect souvenir. A sophisticated, enjoyable, dark and creamy brew. Overall 8.25 (Would be closer to a 10 if performance was up to a higher standard, the scent alone is a 9.75)

If you are a fan of oriental or woody spicies, but find A*Men too heavy and weird (or gourmand sweet) and Blue Sugar too cloying, or LL Au Masculin too thick, then Boss Soul might fit you better... As well blended as any from this House; Soul keeps it warm but smooth. It is sweet but spicy, and elegant without being ostentatious. It begins somewhere between the bright sweetness of the citruses and the warm aura of the anise, pepper and cardamom. Though it is a bit warm and heavy on the initial inhale, the exhale is refined and relaxed. Clean and dry lavender adds a bit of elegance. Nutmeg and cinnamon keep it sexy and comfy, and the corriander adds a slight herbal feel. The drydown borders on oriental; as the tonka, vanilla and amber blend seemlessly and the musk adds a bit of raw sensuality. The vetiver (if any) keeps it earthy and drier still. This may be too "tame" for some who like it heavy and sweet, but if you are looking to be noticed (but not overpowering), and subtly intruiging...this does the trick. This scent adds to your mystique. Instead of defining you, it accents you. Sillage: average Longevity: decent Overall: 4/5 Some say "watered down", I say subtle and understated. Too spicy? Never. Sexy?...And how! This scent makes a statement, it just doesn't scream at the top of its lungs. A whisper can say more than a shout does! This scent is great in winter and autumn, but does equally well in the coolness of a spring evening. I would find it a bit much in full summer heat (or a tropical clime). This is the epitome of sexy: warm, smooth and dashing!

Let me start off by saying when I first tested this on my hand I almost ran away from it. The initial blast to me was something medicinal and something hard for me to describe. I have learned that you can't judge a fragrance by a initial impression and that you should give it a full wearing before passing judgement. I got this dirt cheap and decided to give it a full wearing the other day and man oh man I am so glad I bought this. Yes its very subtle and the longevity could be better but the wood note in this is wonderful and I think if it had been stronger it might have been too cloying so I am actually glad its not stronger than it is. If I could describe this scent i would have to say it smells like nothing else on the market which makes this original in my book. If you find this dirt cheap don't be afraid to buy it. Give it a chance. I'm glad I did.

I find the majority of mens aftershaves pungent and off-putting. My son wears the infamous Joop, which I find really sickly, almost offensively overpowering - but Boss Soul is just gorgeous - I adore it. Distinctive, complex and instantly recognisable, whilst being a perfectly balanced, soft, warm and welcoming scent. I'm no expert on fragrances so can't explain exactly what it is that makes me like it, just know that I've spent hours at counters trying to identify an aftershave that I could stand to smell on my (now ex) partner, and this, along with Dolce and Gabbana 'The One', were the last two standing for me, with Boss Soul being my absolute stand-out winner. Literally a turn-on for me. Not sure how a scent can instantly make me want to nuzzle whoever's wearing it - but there we go.

Hugo Boss dropped the ball by discontinuing this absolute gem of a fragrance. My favourite fragrance of all time and the most loved by my nearest and dearest. This is a phenomenal winter fragrance that could be worn night or day but better for evening. Kind of reminds me of D&G The One EDP but somehow even warmer and sexier. As much as I love this fragrance it does not last long at all (3 hours at a push) and it sits very close to the skin (but that makes it perfect for intimate occasions). If you ever find this you should 110% buy it in bulk!! Scent: 10/10 Projection: 5/10 Longevity: 3/10 Versatility: 8.5/10 Price: 8/10 Overall: 6.9/10 (longevity and projection lets it down but worth buying for the scent alone, trust me)

First impression after a spray i liked it. then after an hour or so the base notes hit and it was a very warm and sensual smell. very sexy and ladies enjoy it very much. unfortunately it doesnt last long nor does it have a long silage. but thats okay! if its a date and you only want her to smell it when shes at your neck/nibling at your ear; its perfect! maybe if they made a edp with more natural oils it would be an awesome cologne with greater projection and longevity. but all in all its still a great smell and very appealing. Very suitable for a quick outing where you wont be using the smell for 4+ hours. i give it a 7/10 but only because of the lifespan and silage. the scent is great!

If this was a loud projecting fragrance it would be a classic. The dry down is amazing. This should have the prestige of Hugo boss no. 6 It's like the one by d&g. Amazing scent but it doesn't project. IMO the are a few fragrances like this that are worth it. This is one of them. A beautiful scent, it really is a shame that it isn't more loud. regardless this smells heavenly, a 10/10 just on scent Update: I bought this in 2014 for $24 Canadian for the 90ml. I see it's now discontinued and asking prices are up to $100. Won't be too long before the reviews of this being a masterpiece start rolling in lol

As all the Hugo Boss fragrances, that emphasize the BOSS name instead of the HUGO, this is directed to the more mature man. It is a mix of spices in the top, but not the ugly BANG peppery stuff, more subtle. After a few hours, it becomes more sweet and powdery, with a hint of musk, very nice, masculine and romantic indeed. It last a long time in my climate (above 70F nights). My 1.7oz bottle was almost finished.......just got a 3.0oz for $9.99 (yep, original, brand new, the whole thing)at Marshall's!!!. Ridiculous.

Boss Soul is an exceptional scent of a fluid nature. It is sweet, fresh, yet non-cloying as the notes of cardamom, coriander, and cinnamon gleam through. Once settled, the base notes are perfectly smooth, round, and provides a further sense of richness. Soul is void of any sharp and scratchy lines as the nutmeg softens the aromatic lavender with peculiar sensitivity. This is a scent of presence and theatricality; one can imagine Laurence Olivier spritzing this on moments before a stage performance.

My fiancé wears this as his signature scent and I absolutely love it on him! (I noticed it on him when we first met and liked it immediately.) It has great longevity and the perfect amount of sillage too, not overbearing but noticeable with the right amount of hints throughout the day or evening. It is a fresh, clean, slightly citrusy and spicy fragrance. Objectively if worn on another man, I would still find it highly desirable, very masculine and definitely appealing.

There was a period that I was using this perfume on a daily basis and never had enough. It's one of the best woody and oriental fragrance for men which is neither too heavy not too mild and is a perfect blend of all these precious notes. It is a bit sweet, it has warmth, spiciness, and elegance which gives the perfect aura of the pepper, anise, and cardamom. The dry down is amazing with the vanilla, tonka and amber.

Breaks my heart that this has been discontinued. It was my daily driver for 15 years. Such incredible value for money. Longevity wasn't great, but for the price, there was no pain in re-applying when needed. I've still yet to find something I can latch onto for everyday wear like this one. The search for its replacement continues.

What a beautiful scent! I got a half full 90 ml bottle with the batch code 5016 (january 2015) from a friend of mine and it smells amazing. Maybe it needs all this time to mature because I've read a lot of negative reviews but all I get is beautiful spiciness, warmth and a seductive elegance. I cannot stop smelling it. I love it.

i love the smell of this one the spices are perfect and its a very deep masculine powdery aroma with a very unique drydown. It would probably be better for someone in the 30 plus crowd and is great for night vs the day but i would definately rock this to work due to its subtle great smell

This is seriously underrated. I love its warm spiciness that the cinnamon gives it in the dry down. The fresh spice blends in with it perfectly along with a hint of sweetness that certainly doesn't get too cloying. I absolutely love this stuff and would absolutely love this on a guy!

yeah i like the extra kick in this i think it stands out from all the other fresh woodsy winter scents great scent and like many boss fragrances this is very masculine and well blended

I have this Perfume, im just smelling it right now. This is the best Boss Perfume ever, the smell is sooooo delicious. Very very good smell.... How does it smell? Just like christmas.

To think, I spotted this in a bargain bin in Asda back in 2006 for £15! Looking at the prices on amazon now I wish I bought 10 bottles! I miss this stuff! Wonderful!!!

I had a sample before I bought a bottle back in the day and still I haven’t used a single spray of it.

Juicy Pepper Vanilla. I call it my "winner". For job interviews.