Bold Incense
Perfumer: Loc Dong
21 ratings
From your scent profile
Hugo Boss Bold Incense is a resinous, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does Bold Incense smell like?
It opens with frankincense and the green coolness of violet leaf. In the heart, geranium absolute and plum add a soft, floral and slightly fruity layer. The base of charcoal and more frankincense dries down into a spicy, earthy, woody smokiness.
Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer barely at all. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night out close behind. It reads clearly masculine. Its profile is close to The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Homme and Jil Sander Scent 79 Man.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Frankincense
- Violet leaf
First hours
- Geranium absolute
- Plum
Towards evening
- Charcoal
- Frankincense
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 34%Winter
- 22%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual25%
- Evening25%
- Nighttime22%
- Daytime17%
- Office11%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026