Boss Bottled Intense Hugo Boss 2016 Eau de Parfum

Although a bit sober for such a beautiful fragrance as "Boss Bottled Intense," I would like to base my review on the following points: Intense, Sillage & Longevity, Versatility, Uniqueness, Bottle, and Price. However, I would like to start with some more or less personal remarks that, in my opinion, should not be missing in a review of "Boss Bottled Intense"!

Note 1:
Probably every sentence I write here can and should be projected 1:1 onto the "old" versions of the original "Boss Bottled" from 1998. Even though I still consider the current version to be a beautiful fragrance, it differs immensely in a direct comparison to the original product! Reformulations, batches...who knows!?

Note 2:
Even though the comparison is often made online and in forums, I do not consider "Layton" by "Parfums de Marly" to be a better version of this fragrance. Please do not misunderstand, I think "Layton" is a wonderful fragrance, but in my humble opinion, there is not enough similarity between the two to consider them part of a common development chain. Yes, they have a few similarities, but for me, just not enough.

Note 3:
Since there is also an Eau de Toilette of "Boss Bottled Intense" that is a year younger - whether this is still available, I cannot say - it is particularly important to pay attention to the correct concentration indication when purchasing! A more than suboptimal naming by Hugo Boss!

Note 4:
Everything that follows should always be taken with a grain of caution, as this is one of those fragrances that I will likely always view through the well-known rose-colored glasses.

But enough of all the remarks...let's get started!

Intense:
Why do I want to elaborate so explicitly on the name extension "Intense"? Because in this case, it truly delivers what it promises to the discerning buyer. This Eau de Parfum is not an evolution, contains no surprising fragrance components or spontaneous developments within the notes! No! It is - plain and simple - a stronger version of "Boss Bottled"! Nice...

Sillage and Longevity:
Here too, I want to draw a comparison to the current EDT "Boss Bottled," which, in my opinion, has become less potent over the years. The EDT lasts on me for just three to four hours and quickly becomes skin-close, while "Boss Bottled Intense" actually accompanies me for mostly eight hours plus. Of course, it does not project like crazy, but for the first one to two hours, the fragrance seems to be well and strongly perceivable by those around me.

Versatility:
Even though I believe that every fragrance - when applied correctly and appropriately - should work at any time and place, this topic seems to interest many. Personally, I consider "Boss Bottled Intense" to be a fragrance that can be worn throughout the entire year. However, if someone finds the scent a bit too sweet in the height of summer, they could easily revert to the Eau de Toilette, which comes across as a bit fresher and lighter. Good for work, no colleague should be bothered by this scent, especially since the DNA has likely been prevalent in office environments for several decades.

Uniqueness:
If "Boss Bottled Intense" should not be anything, then it is unique or special! As "only" an intensified version of the original success from Hugo Boss, this fragrance has probably come under the nose of most of us at some point. On the other hand: In times when new fragrances seem to flood the market weekly, a certain stability does not seem so wrong!?
Many of the fragrances, especially the flankers, will likely not exist in a few years - and if they do, then only overpriced at online auctions or the like - "Boss Bottled," on the other hand, will probably accompany us in some form for the next few decades...be it as EDT, EDP, Intense, or whatever...

Bottle:
What can one really say about the bottle!? Everyone should be familiar with the shape and design, as it has been omnipresent for more than two decades - including the differently colored flankers - on the fragrance shelves.
Criticism then? No, rather a small note! Even though this may slightly increase the price, I think a slightly more premium cap with a magnetic closure would suit the simple yet beautiful bottle well! But that is probably just nitpicking...

Price:
In my opinion, there is no way to approach this topic negatively. Even though I have not seen it - unlike the EDT and other flankers in the line - in any perfumery or other store, the prices being asked for "Boss Bottled Intense" are more than reasonable! Now on my third bottle, I have never had to pay more than about €35 for 100ml (without guarantee).