26 community ratings

Boss Collection - Velvet Amber

2011MenClassic

6.7/ 10

Community score
26 ratings

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Velvet Amber is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy, woody side; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

50% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Vanilla Balsam

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Boss Collection - Velvet Amber smell like?

Built on amber, vanilla and balsam, the scent reads as a single whole. Sweetness and a gourmand feel lead, while spicy and woody accords balance them. The oriental, powdery and resinous touches give it a soft, warm texture.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for leisure and business. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Essenzialmente Laura Ambra Antica and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.