Perfumer Reviews 'Boss Bottled Elixir' - Hugo Boss

[@jasonwrites9186]

Sometimes when I'm walking around, going about my daily life, I say out of the blue, "Ethyl maltol whipping through the base…" Great channel, Aaron. Your intellect and kindness are valued.

[@alncdr]

😂

[@RirtyDascal]

I like to randomly mention out loud, common "accords" in that Aaron accent lol

[@MAMIHUANA]

Literally same😂💛

[@againstthestones]

You should also watch Lock Picking Lawyer to enrich your speech with something like "four is binding, nothing on five...". This dude gives me the same vibes as Aaron )

[@rushabhk8]

Lmfao 🤣

[@raulsaavedra709]

Excellent review, and fully agreeing with a score of 10 for Boss Elixir. Imho it's the best fragrance ever released by Boss.

[@leethebaldguy9390]

Oh i dunno. Boss Bottled intense EDP is pretty damn perfect. Gutted they discontinued it

[@dutyofcall7659]

@@leethebaldguy9390 The intense was amazing, the EDT is nearly the same but with very poor performance.

[@fussballmeister301]

The opening and mid are amazing but the dry down turns into a gourmand. It smells like vanilla cake. I'm sick of all these sweet fragrances. It's a pass for me.

[@JustinHight-py2sw]

Boss number one is the best. 85

[@mysticandroid57]

Totally agree​@@leethebaldguy9390

[@Principemostprincipe]

10/10 for me as well. Best designer release of 2023. Amazing value for money

[@JimmySolution]

1 Million Royal also received a 10/10 from Aaron. I think it's better than this Boss Elixir.

[@gbnjzl9643]

I could listen to Aaron for days and days

[@PatrickBateman-ss2yp]

Aaron, I started my fragrance journey recently and while there are a lot of great content creators, you are in a league of your own

[@Pazuzu88]

Same here and i totally agree! It really is a joy to hear him break down fragrances

[@myhomexmyheart]

@@Pazuzu88 completely agree with both of you

[@dono9955]

Blind bought it after this review knowing that Aaron and I love the same a types of fragrances and I was not disappointed. Definitely up there as some of the better designer fragrances

[@Athanatos250]

I did the same :) I'm really happy I can wear a frankincense fragrance without dipping too much into my Amouage Black Iris. I would buy a backup of this, I like it that much.

[@jeanluc5311]

This one is so good. It's unbeleavable. It's better than most niche perfumes I've tested for such a low price. Hope they don't discontinue it. Thinking about buying another bottle just in case.

[@muzim8931]

Better safe than sorry 😂😂

[@David-gu8mx]

I got second bottle for 50 quid, outstanding scent, my favourite winter fragrance

[@ArthurPhillip7]

Thanks. Here's so advice to men as someone who has spent a fortune (over 200 bottles) on scents just because it's fun. At the end of the day, women don't want you smelling like vanilla and other gourmand scents. If you are looking for compliments, anything fresh with some masculine woody undertones can't be beat. This is why Creed is so popular. Light, fresh with masculine, woody undertones. Something about smelling clean and fresh signals to women, okay this guy takes care of himself. It's fine if you love scents as a hobby but at end of day if you are trying to smell good around other people, something light, fresh, and a little musky which then mixes with your own scent and pheromones is always a winner. I also find the heavier scents actually put me in a worst mood. Really affects me as I have been more aware. But when I spray something light, fresh and airy I am super confident and optimistic. Have a great day everyone!

[@vncatechinfo9798]

You put fragrance on you because of style not women tho lol. I think you have gone so far with fragrances and attraction law 😮😮. There are 2 different categories. If you want to give better advices on attracting girls and women think again 😂😂

[@yvng.jose1378]

@@vncatechinfo9798seems to me you like boys 🤔💀

[@Khaoz2007]

Aaron is one I trust. Knows all about making a good fragrance. If Aaron gives a ten I get the perfume. Keep up the good work

[@DoomiePookie]

I wear this in hot Australia summer heat daytime and i get compliments. Seasons mean jackshit to me when it comes to ANY fragrance, i still get compliments in 35c weather with stuff like tobacco vanille or all the elixirs especially Sauvage Elixir.

[@twn2rbo]

Wow. A flanker that doesn’t smell like all the previous ones! I smelled this the other day and it’s on my buy list for sure. I love dark, incense type scents that don’t smell super sweet and boring like all other designers now days.

[@luclucas9262]

If Aaron by Far the best fragrance specialist on KZbin gives it a 10 out of 10 it should be a blind buy 100%!! I was considering Jean Paul Gaultier Elixir but I think this should be the next purchase now.

[@Charlie-sl6hq]

Both are great, this one is heavier and more winter appropriate where as LM elixir is sweeter and better for autumn and spring, biggest difference for me is the lavender in the opening for le male is lighter then dries down to a warmer honey and tobacco, this is rich and spicy but still great the whole way through

[@Mj-bg2uj]

@luclucas9262 both are great ! I do find le Male elixer a bit more wearable in the opening .. just my opinion

[@MoahGentle]

I seldom think to myself “I must buy this” when sampling a fragrance but had that feeling & thought upon first time wearing this, also garnered me a compliment so there is that. Looking to cop a bottle of it soon. Amazing for people who like incense and woody scents.

[@MoahGentle]

Update, got me a 100ml bottle, happy happy.

[@joshmercado4181]

I just bought it yesterday. 10/10 for me. I’m a fan of incense note and this bottle gives everything I want! 🖤

[@jeanpaulemanuel3925]

Instead of elixir I like the name Tonique because tonics are so supposed to make you happy and revitalized which is exactly how I feel when I wear Aaron's fragrances . Imagine Gaupo Tonique

[@OttoStranger]

The term "Tonique" in French, meaning tonic or toner, is indeed associated with refreshing and uplifting products. In perfumery, an "eau tonique" typically refers to a fresh cologne/water that hydrates the skin and is scented. This differs from Aaron's fragrances, which are known for their robust and long-lasting characteristics. 😁

[@dam0AU]

There’s already a boss bottled tonic

[@dam0AU]

And it’s traash

[@MrBanchiniOfficial]

Can’t recommend this fragrance enough, Lovely for autumn and winter, Hugo Boss really surprised me as I felt everything but their original release was lackluster but I’ve had the bottled elixir for around a month now and it’s great! just got a JPG le male Elixir for my birthday so I’m switching between the 2 this month😂

[@MoahGentle]

I had low expectation too but it definitely surprised me.

[@joshmercado4181]

Hugo Boss Elixir and JPG Elixir are heaven 🩵

[@hlindner75]

@@joshmercado4181 Both are really good!

[@MichaelCorleone-jc1mn]

one of the most interesting and original designer fragrances that's come out lately. In a world of Invictus like fragrances and stronger with you-one million dna, Boss launches this bomb of a fragrance. It's dark, interesting, complex, but still has sweetness and mass appeal. I never cared for boss fragrances cause they're mostly generic and weak, but I'm so glad I got a gift sample of this. I was blown away at first sniff . had I not known it is a boss, I would've guessed it's a chanel or dior, it really has that sophisticated vibe to it. I would put it in the same category as sauvage elixir, an elegant oriental spicy fragrance, with some green tones and a sweet, dark base. ( not a copy of sauvage, it does its own thing ) I like it more than sauvage elixir due to the vanilla in it .Glad Aaron confirmed my thoughts and gave it a 10, this really is a hidden masterpierce

[@bushcraftonhorseback303]

How about "Reverie" refers to a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream or a state of abstracted musing. In the context of a cologne name, it could imply a dreamy or contemplative fragrance experience.

[@regardtvandermerwe2675]

This is a great fragrance. I find they got the balance right compared to other elixers that are just to sweet.

[@neilashton9244]

Love this review, informative as always but just glad you approve. I love this fragrance it's become one of my go-to's recently. It's different to what most people wear but it's still got appeal, just smells so warm without being overly sweet, right amount of spice, reminds me a little of spicebomb extreme

[@lukepn6420]

I love it!!! This is extremly long projection i have applied it on my left hand yesterday 4:00PM and today is 9:14AM and it still smells here! Absolutly greate parfum i love it! I feel it is super strong much more as my Dior Sauvage parfum or Bleu De channel I love all of them but BOSS ELIXIR smells much and much longer.... best purchase! Greate review!

[@dutyofcall7659]

Got the boss elixir for free from my cousin's perfumery and I love it. It's very strong, aromatic, masculine, high quality and unique. Used it yesterday on the way to the doctor and everyone in the waiting room tried to smell me literally 😅

[@genuinetool]

If you don't like their ethics because of the Welsh beer story, you're going to be very disappointed when you find out about the uniforms they used to make...

[@Alfonso732]

I can listen to you review anything all day. Great vid

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you alfonso

[@accradata]

Been a few months since I was last here Aaron, but i saw this and came straight here to see if you had a breakdown before I blind buy. You're the best bro I'm gonna pick it up🙂

[@Alritealritealrite]

I blind bought it and just spayed it. It's nice, very interesting 🤔

[@accradata]

@Alritealritealrite yeah, I bought it. Nice smell and and is as you say - an interesting fragrance for sure

[@adamjones5931]

Just managed to nab a 100ml bottle of this for £50 on eBay. Smells quite close to Sauvage Elixir. Great review as usual, sir.

[@reeceprice2882]

Serious perfumery lesson on this episode! Loved it haha. Gonna give this one a blind buy as well I reckon

[@MoahGentle]

Less than 10 seconds in into sampling this on my skin and I decided to buy a 100ml bottle of it. One of my new favourites.

[@mikejackson19828]

I just bought 50ml of this for £36. Great value, amazing smell!

[@dannyh7676]

Love this ..had a bottle for a few months now...seem to be lots of folk knocking it.... gorgeous...

[@vtrip_]

tired of the name Elixer too. change it to Potion.

[@daviebevan]

I watched your review, and loved the detail, the accords. I like what you have described. Because of this i have just purchased a bottle. Than you Aaron

[@tomgillman9555]

Instead of Elixir, how about something using the word Essence? So instead of Onyx/Onyx extreme, you could do... Essence of Onyx. It sounds mysterious, lavish, and makes the buyer want to know more!

[@KrakenwithaKam]

sampled this recently and COULD NOT stop smelling my wrist throughout the day. Definitely bottle worthy for me, and I only have a few on that list currently

[@Civilian_Patriot]

I’ve been around the fragrance game before anyone started a KZbin channel, if you are a collector, I would recommend you buy this even if you don’t like it, it will eventually get discontinued and you will make money on it.

[@suzleber4]

Fragances always remind me of names from video games like Final Fantasy, yes elixir. Other's like that are tonic, tincture, potion, ether (maybe for something super bold), remedy, ambrosia, and others. Elixir does seem overused but is somewhat defined.

[@richardhunter1844]

You wouldn’t think it was boss nice Smokey woody touch of cardomon scent lovely opening very balanced and not overly sweet lol

[@Ddoyon88]

Can you please do Triumph of Bacchus next?

[@ChinaRising]

Really like this one. I picked up a 100ml bottle for £75 during Black Friday and it’s a lovely fragrance. Reminds me slightly of Amouage Interlude. But it lasts a long time and is perfect for the colder months.

[@HardRockinJohnny]

I love, love, love this. It is my favorite new fragrance.

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks for another amazing review, Aaron! Cheers from Brazil!

[@Atomikbomb444]

I love this so much, it really impressed me and I love it on my husband! I enjoy your reviews almost as much as nice fragrances, thank you Aaron!

[@HardRockinJohnny]

I loved this at first smell so much that I had to buy two back up bottles.❤

[@tomlyons7066]

100% agree. Underrated gem. Not a Boss fragrance fan but the Elixir is outstanding!

[@AirJordy1]

The 50ml is on sale at Boots right now. Half price!

[@jarridsteel6229]

Boss Bottled Elixir is my favorite designer release of 2023 by far and absolutely the best Hugo Boss fragrance I've ever smelled. Absolutely stunning fragrance.

[@waterboy-315]

Ok , now I want Aaron Terence Hughes to voice Siri 👍🏻

[@gjeanluke]

I completely adore this boss bottle elixir, espcially for the richness of the notes for the money you spend for it. I Just got it in today, ironically when you making the video. I had a man stop in his tracks just to ask me what I was wearing. I don't regert it, worth every penny.

[@dkarmusic5424]

No regerts

[@mortekaieve4729]

Not only that but it's a beer company, they aren't making competing products with Hugo Boss. I know in Japan there's a Boss Coffee, they even sell it in the US now... it appears they cannot be touched, though.

[@Lawless_1]

Your educational videos are top notch Aaron. You weren't babbling. I actually learned something about how oils work and mix 👍

[@danielmiller9012]

he's a fraud lol

[@marcusskyfall]

​@@danielmiller9012 Why do you think that?

[@romanxkostan]

I think you should attempt another Willy Wonka inspired creation to replace the now discontunied Forbidden.

[@oTEMPE5To]

Love the irony of seeing this show up in my feed today as I bought it today.... I tested it yesterday and couldn't resist. It genuinely blew me away. It made me think of grand soir and encens suave. The smell on clothing the next day is intoxicating. It wasn't at all what I was expecting. It's summer here in NZ, I try not to buy out-of-season frags but I just had to.

[@leethebaldguy9390]

In my opinion its a more mass appealing sauvage elixir Like they have smoothed out the harshness of sauvage elixir

[@kannankichu1997]

Elixir is boring you are right. Try 'Aether'. I think it is short like the word 'Elixir', but shows the strength

[@adrianbellwood7917]

If Elixir is old hat now, what's next? Extreme? Spirit? virtue ? Flair?

[@dr.snuffleupagus1204]

Potion

[@Marcheen]

Next will be Jeremies POWER!!! ;-)

[@Marcheen]

...and then KRAFT! ;-)

[@michaelkelsey219]

It’s about time to take it back to more simple names and start the cycle over

[@NGameReviews]

Well extreme and intense have already been done to death lol

[@thebeardedperfumeaddict]

Great video, Aaron! I suppose any substitute terms for "Elixir" would depend on the context/direction of the new creation. For example, "Dark" or "Noir" if the flanker goes in the said direction compared to the original, "Concentrated"/Concentre(e) if the flanker's concentration is higher than the original's, and so forth. Needless to say, if the flanker is, say, >50% different than the original, perhaps classifying it as a "flanker" would be meaningless, to say the least.

[@nikmansol]

For me this is something that in beautiful bottle would be an Amouage

[@sielfaid]

You could change elixir for nectar if you wish.

[@ruddle1168]

Sounds lovely Aaron I must try it

[@mattpope5366]

Please review initio paragon soon!

[@chris.struwe]

Why not simply use the good old "Extrait de Parfum"

[@MAXIMILLIANO67]

I just treated myself to a Christmas present.. this is beautiful I’m just gutted I didn’t buy the 100ml now.. but I do own so many fragrances that this will be fine. You’re reviewing is second to none Mr Hughes..

[@mickeyrocks1997]

It’s funny how companies use the name elixir yet they’re edp or Parfum concentrations

[@marcusskyfall]

This stuff lasts about the same as an EDT, wasn't impressed with the lack of longevity...🙄

[@Texa5_Mad3]

I love boss bottled elixir! I come home and smell it at least a couple times a week. Fam ears big af tho!

[@muzim8931]

My next fragrance then I take a break from purchasing any more for at least 3 months. Cheers all much love.

[@abuzubayr1584]

Thanks for this one I blind bought it for £66 100ml , great stuff for the price

[@bernardvelloso5345]

100% agree with the boredom of “Elixir”. Go ahead and CHANGE it for new releases. It’d be awesome. Cheers

[@Edusiciliano]

Hi Aaron, i love the way you describe and how reepectful you are to all the fragances, even to those you don't like. I'd love to ask u something, several years ago there was this fragance that has been discontinued, it was very irresistible for men by Givenchy (the freen one, then came out the fresh), i don't know if ylu ever came across that fragance (i am older than you, lol) but if you did, is there any other fragance that smells like that one, it was my fav of al times. Thank you and all my respect to you, greetings from argentina

[@Edusiciliano]

Green one*

[@01bigtrev]

I tried this on a sample a while back and wasn’t too sure. Then came back to it couple weeks later gave it another try and realised it was actually really good and snapped up a bottle on Black Friday discount. Seem to be selling out at a lot of places and getting restocked

[@juanarturolamacollado5089]

Instead of Elixir I like the name Potion, it has the same meaning tho. Just imagine, Hard Cardy Potion, it sounds cool to me.

[@Keepitwarmer]

I was thinking tonic or something like that as well. Essence, philter etc

[@hory1982]

That's exactly what I though of.. 🎉 That could work, thank you! 😂

[@StateGiant796]

Agree, Potion or Pottage

[@user-hg6gc3gn6s]

Two month after launching boss elixir was reformulated

[@sipandsniff1744]

A 10 IT’S A10 !!! He Said IT’S A 10✅ now I gotta buy a back up bottle before it flys off the shelves! I too agree 100% it’s an 11 in my book. Today I’m wearing a combo of gisada ambassador layered with Mutamayez by Swiss Arabian 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MJ-xj8qo]

I just got it and love it thank to you and your show 👍

[@KHLthe2nd]

You were ahead of the curve. Why change now except to just get away from it (which I believe that's what you're thinking)?

[@aspartamelover]

I loved it on paper and bought it immediately. After wearing in for a night out, i cant stand it. It was so sweet on the strip, i almost got a cola vibe. On my skin...it smells terrible, no sweetness, just annoying. I might hate labdanum?

[@edwardbrock3807]

Same i was so close to pulling the trigger, it was medicinal on me. I chose the Sauvage instead

[@dial_up_romance]

hm, i need to give this a chance, i've been ignoring boss by default, dismissing it as cheap and 1D, perhaps undeservingly so..

[@pegah_pegah]

Oh wow 10!!! Very educational video again...🦄❤

[@bzpwhx]

Why in the air it resemble to one million lucky? May be just me.

[@Popsarocker1]

This is so over my head but I enjoy it. Lol.

[@highsol222]

I'm a beginner at fragrances, and I really don't care for the name "elixir" in fragrances. It gives off cheap, unoriginal marketing gimmick vibes. Like someone tried it one day, people went crazy for it, and then all other companies jumped on the bandwagon. I hate that kind of stuff. Like just stay in your lane if you want to be a truly successful company.

[@fredriksvard2603]

Sounds like something travelling snake oil salesmen used to sell along with serums, ointments and tonics.

[@swaghook]

Stick with the names you gave your creations. For future fragrances if a flanker is done then come up with a good name then.

[@Lightning_Alert]

I’m going to have to check this one out!

[@moneyparhar]

Dry down reminded me D&G one Royal night.

[@iandorkin1697]

Concentree followed by the oil number

[@shannonbrett5071]

Never really been drawn to the boss line of fragrances until the elixir... oh my!! I've never been so heavily impacted by a scent at the first spray in the store like this one... I own many fragrances and this is by far my favourite! I'm really looking forward to wearing the hell out of it love it!! 🤗❤️

[@InsendoChavero]

Would you rather the elixir or Boss Bottled Oud?

[@mike50cal.26]

Thanks, Aaron! I'm definitely picking this one up! Great review.

[@hlindner75]

This scent is nice.

[@ryanepps771]

I would LOVE to have you use me for your fragrance testing!! 4 different fragrances on each arm. Sign me up

[@gentlemangaz3651]

Aaron please try and review Guerlain Tobacco Honey if you get a chance 😻

[@tvnja]

I still don't know why people think le male elixir was last year's best fragrance. To me it just smell too common and is just another brick in the wall. Boss bottled elixir instead brought something different and quite good.

[@fredbell23]

I thought this fragrance was going to be generic and a ‘pass’. After watching this I want to try it.

[@7547JAMES]

Your first thought was the correct one.

[@marcusskyfall]

@fredbell it's a skin scent after an hour 45 mins, sample it first.

[@krisrhebergen]

⁠@@marcusskyfallI get about 5 hours projection and silage. More intimate for the next 5 and skin level the next day. My uniform still smells like it and I wore this 3 days ago. I’m known to burn off some pretty potent stuff very quickly so it definitely holds up for me.

[@marcusskyfall]

@@krisrhebergen Fair enough.

[@omarmiz]

It’s trash, don’t waste your time

[@freekderks1983]

This has this typical BOSS thing to it that does not draw me in. Not saying I hate the smell but it does not make me want to smell it over and over again. Perhaps it's the vetiver that's putting me off a bit which I'm not a fan of.

[@mso]

Aaron is a boss 😄

[@willbarnes384]

Another awesome review, keep up the good work. Can’t wait to some of your fragrances on the restock. Learning so much from you. Thank you 🙏 God bless

[@oilpaint7173]

i just want some ATH IN THE USA😭😭🛐🛐🛐Or a Discovery set or something !

[@SimonTBam]

A bit of a contrast with the review given by Eau D'Erica, who said this fragrance smelled 'sour' and then 'cheap' and 'rough'.

[@lanceallen1916]

Exactly. ATH is a well-respected perfumer who understands the science behind fragrances. He's been creating scents since he was a kid, and knows his stuff. Hoe-de-Erica is just a content creator with nothing more than an opinion and a big pair of milkers. I know who I trust.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent review. Blessings.

[@lyra797]

Best elixir out there by far.

[@edwardbrock3807]

Neck n neck with Sauvage imo. Possibly better bang for your buck tho. Do you get The Scent Absolute vibes tho?

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Allo Arran luv the vids an the best education out there. I started my collection this Xmas with Gurlaine Heritage, Deagalev. Clive Christian, C,. Do you know of a House that has a fragrance with these characteristics. Cherry, Cognac,Rum, Tobacco, Amber an smoldery woods.??? Along with other ingredients.???