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    Side by side

    Boss Bottled Oud Saffron vs. Imperial Wood

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Boss Bottled Oud Saffron vs. Imperial Wood
    Boss Bottled Oud SaffronImperial Wood
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20192021
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Ibrahim Al-Zoubi
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Boss Bottled Oud Saffron

    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Amber
    Metallic
    Leather
    Tobacco
    Musky

    Imperial Wood

    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Amber
    Leather
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronRose
    RoseSafraleineSpicy NotesThymeTobacco
    Heart
    Labdanum
    Tonka BeanCardamomCinnamonCloveSandalwoodCocoaVanilla
    Base—
    AmberwoodFrankincenseOudLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Boss Bottled Oud Saffron vs. Imperial Wood
    Boss Bottled Oud SaffronImperial Wood
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The saffron opening isn't for everyone, it leans metallic, almost sharp at first. But that's the hook. If you want a gentle oud, look elsewhere. This one means business.Boss Bottled Oud Saffron
    Bold and unapologetic. Indonesian oud, frankincense, leather, the kind of fragrance that walks into a room before you do. Not for the cautious. For the one who chooses it anyway.Imperial Wood