Be the Boss (Hugo Boss: Boss Selection, Eau de Toilette)

Member Name: jac22

Product:	Hugo Boss: Boss Selection, Eau de Toilette
Date:	01/02/08 (241 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: aromatic, lingering, for the older man

Disadvantages: if you are young stay away

Hugo Boss Selection, was their 17th fragrance at its time of release (had since been overtaken by the overly-advertised XX-XY brand). If you've seen the advert with the desirable man/men objectifying male perfection, you may have bought the fragrance. And if... for some unknown reason you need to know what it smells like, this is the article for you.

Selection carries notes of mandarin, grapefruit, cedar leaves, and star anise, patchouli, and green accord. Despite the obvious fruit based content, the undoubted smell is that of a 'woody' one. A smell almost animal-like, it is syrupy, and undoubtedly sweet. More black forest gateau than lemon meringue. It is also a very deep fragrance, with manly undertones (30+). It's the smell of a man who has travelled the world but got lost along the way, someone who isn't akin to absolute luxury. A mans man, but a mysterious one at that.


Further Smellalyzing-

The Top Note. Bursts of cirtusy freshness from the grapefruit and mandarin

The Heart Note. Aromatic spices combine wit cedar leaves, geranium and star anise

The Base Note. Masculine scents of cedarwood with musky accord

It comes in the following formats


Hugo Boss Selection Aftershave Balm 75ml
Hugo Boss Selection Aftershave Lotion 90ml
Hugo Boss Selection Deodorant Spray 150ml
Hugo Boss Selection Deodorant Stick 75ml
Hugo Boss Selection Eau de Toilette Spray 90ml
Hugo Boss Selection Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml
Hugo Boss Selection Eau de Toilette Spray 30ml
Hugo Boss Selection Shower Gel 150ml

The prices range from £10 to the balms, to £40 for the full fragrance set. Money well spent.

Packaging-

The box is a clean and concise rectangular box which encorporates the features of the bottle, with its black frame and mettalic finish. The Bottle itself has been created by Lutz Hermann who has 12 years experience in this field of design.

FREE SAMPLE!!-

Head to http://www.bossfragrances.com/ click on selection, and then head to 'free sample' on the right hand side. Its even possible to send one with a postcard and personal message to a friend/partner if you request it.

Overall-

This is my selection. An aromatic fragrance which stands out from the overly citrus based fragrances most men seem to use today. Without being brash and sickly like them, selection is able to linger without giving away too much information- A great addition to any gentlemen's collection.

(also on ciao as carneypingu)

Summary: my selection