Boss Alive Eau de Parfum is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women, with Madagascar vanilla, cinnamon, plum, apple and black currant over jasmine sambac and thyme, then woodsy notes, sandalwood, cedar and olive tree. Fragrantica dates it to 2020, credits Annick Menardo, and lists woody, fruity and vanilla as its strongest accords.
Perfect for you if…
- You want a vanilla and fruit scent with a woody base.
- You like cinnamon and plum with jasmine in the heart.
- You want an everyday scent with a sweet side.
At a glance
| Brand |
Hugo Boss |
| Concentration |
Eau de Parfum |
| Size |
50 ml, 80 ml |
| Fragrance family |
Woody Aromatic |
| Main accords |
Woody, fruity, vanilla, warm spicy, cinnamon, powdery, sweet, aromatic, white floral, fresh |
| Top notes |
Madagascar Vanilla, Cinnamon, Plum, Apple, Black Currant |
| Heart notes |
Jasmine Sambac, Thyme |
| Base notes |
Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Cedar, Olive Tree |
| Gender |
Women |
| Launch year / perfumer |
2020 · Annick Menardo |
Why you'll love it
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Vanilla and fruit. Madagascar vanilla, cinnamon, plum, apple and black currant give the opening a sweet, juicy warmth.
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Easy any day. Fragrantica voters rate it fall 940, spring 676, winter 639 and summer 357, and day over night (865 against 457).
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Jasmine and thyme. Jasmine sambac and thyme add a floral, herbal middle.
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Woods and olive tree. Woodsy notes, sandalwood, cedar and olive tree close it with a creamy, woody finish.
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A sweet treat. A warm, fruity profile that suits women who like gourmand scents and want one bottle for day and evening.
Frequently asked questions
What does Boss Alive smell like?
Madagascar vanilla, cinnamon, plum, apple and black currant open, jasmine sambac and thyme form the heart, and woodsy notes, sandalwood, cedar and olive tree finish it.
Is Boss Alive an EDP or an EDT?
This listing is the Eau de Parfum, the richer concentration, so two or three sprays are plenty.
Is Boss Alive for men or women?
Ramfa lists it for women, and Fragrantica lists it for women.
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Hugo Boss is a German fashion and lifestyle house founded in 1924 in Metzingen. Its fragrances include Boss Bottled, Boss The Scent, Hugo Man and Boss Alive. Shop all Hugo Boss perfumes at Ramfa Beauty.