Top Notes 
Ginger
Heart Notes 
Maninka fruit
Mocha
Base Notes 
Cocoa absolute
Elysium
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Elysium
5
Chocolate's Powdery Side
To begin with, Private Accord gives a new interpretation of the Maninka fruit that represents The Scent DNA. I did some research, and as it turns out, Hugo Boss seems the only brand featuring such an exotic fruity ingredient. From the first notes, we are dealing with a gourmand rich in cocoa and coffee accords. These notes smell decadent, and the overall scent is not your typical designer. If I had to describe the fragrance in a few words, I would say warm, spicy, chocolaty, and woodsy. It is sweet, but not all too sweet. Do not underestimate it because it is pretty complicated and enigmatic.
The perfume opens with an immediate impact from the cocoa note, which runs through it, and it is well done. The output is a dark chocolate impression. It is solid from the start and joined by the fresh spice of ginger. It’s hard to distinguish the tangy aspect of ginger, which is a little subdued by a more exuberant dark cocoa powder, and less observable than in other flankers. Even so, it is still a delightful and beautiful opening.
A sprinkle of pepper adds spiciness, which we do not find declared but perceived, along with the usual fruitiness of this series, the Maninka fruit, which is prominent throughout. However, this exotic fruit and overall fruitiness are toned down compared to other flankers. The fruitiness goes perfectly with the roasted coffee accords and stops the fragrance from becoming too sickly. It has a warm creaminess that blends well with the powdery Maninka.
It becomes more chocolaty and dark as it advances. Once it settles down a bit, the spicier aspects subside. The bitter chocolate accord that had dominated the opening slowly gives way to the coffee note, a chocolate coffee, I would stress. The cacao and coffee give it a mocha vibe alongside the fruitiness I love. Hence, the vanilla will mostly replace the coffee with the gourmand aroma held together by a meticulous note of patchouli.
When the perfume approaches the dry down, it becomes much drier with the smell of cocoa powder. It is a sweet and dry cologne, and in the finish, it differs enough from that great initial frankness of spices and fruits. Inevitably, the perfume takes on a powdery appearance thanks to a good dose of vanilla, slightly sweet and creamy. The rest of the notes in this fragrance are there to provide support. They are faint, some spicy, and have a distant green touch. To me, The Scent Private Accord for Him smells better than the original and The Scent Intense for Him that I’ve reviewed already.
Private Accord has a good sillage. It projects very well at first and then becomes moderate for much of its wear. It is not an elite perfume, but much better than others. Seasonally, I would stick to autumn and winter. Cold weather suits it better, as it would trap heat. That spiciness and that gourmand atmosphere don’t suit the summer for my taste. It is good for casual or nightlife, evening and night events are best suited. It may not be for everyone, as you will need to be a fan of dry and dark chocolate. Not super sugary, but more of a hot powder.
I base the review on a decant I have owned since March 2021.
-Elysium
The perfume opens with an immediate impact from the cocoa note, which runs through it, and it is well done. The output is a dark chocolate impression. It is solid from the start and joined by the fresh spice of ginger. It’s hard to distinguish the tangy aspect of ginger, which is a little subdued by a more exuberant dark cocoa powder, and less observable than in other flankers. Even so, it is still a delightful and beautiful opening.
A sprinkle of pepper adds spiciness, which we do not find declared but perceived, along with the usual fruitiness of this series, the Maninka fruit, which is prominent throughout. However, this exotic fruit and overall fruitiness are toned down compared to other flankers. The fruitiness goes perfectly with the roasted coffee accords and stops the fragrance from becoming too sickly. It has a warm creaminess that blends well with the powdery Maninka.
It becomes more chocolaty and dark as it advances. Once it settles down a bit, the spicier aspects subside. The bitter chocolate accord that had dominated the opening slowly gives way to the coffee note, a chocolate coffee, I would stress. The cacao and coffee give it a mocha vibe alongside the fruitiness I love. Hence, the vanilla will mostly replace the coffee with the gourmand aroma held together by a meticulous note of patchouli.
When the perfume approaches the dry down, it becomes much drier with the smell of cocoa powder. It is a sweet and dry cologne, and in the finish, it differs enough from that great initial frankness of spices and fruits. Inevitably, the perfume takes on a powdery appearance thanks to a good dose of vanilla, slightly sweet and creamy. The rest of the notes in this fragrance are there to provide support. They are faint, some spicy, and have a distant green touch. To me, The Scent Private Accord for Him smells better than the original and The Scent Intense for Him that I’ve reviewed already.
Private Accord has a good sillage. It projects very well at first and then becomes moderate for much of its wear. It is not an elite perfume, but much better than others. Seasonally, I would stick to autumn and winter. Cold weather suits it better, as it would trap heat. That spiciness and that gourmand atmosphere don’t suit the summer for my taste. It is good for casual or nightlife, evening and night events are best suited. It may not be for everyone, as you will need to be a fan of dry and dark chocolate. Not super sugary, but more of a hot powder.
I base the review on a decant I have owned since March 2021.
-Elysium
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