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In 2011, Hugo Boss introduced Cashmere & Patchouli — a fragrance that's hard to forget. By character, a masculine fragrance drawing from the wood family. The fragrance belongs to the wood group. The fragrance belongs to the Boss The collection. Released in eau de toilette.
It has a very delicate sillage, staying close and personal. Every application feels like a little ritual — longevity is low. Country of origin — Germany, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance has low persistence and lasts on the skin for about 2–3 hours, gradually fading and smoothly revealing its main notes
The scent exists only for you—no one around you will notice it
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Cashmere & Patchouli is built as a layered story, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Hugo Boss comes through in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette keeps the depth and body this composition needs.
The internal accord map rests on these accords: Wood with each one in a clear role. The profile is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence Low points to a sustained drydown presence. In diffusion Very weak describes the way the scent radiates.
In a unified mixed pyramid the notes arrive together with a noble cedar mood: Patchouli. In this case 1 note works as one coherent layer, forming a sense of noble depth that reads as cohesive from the start.
The heart and base are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which keeps the fragrance coherent.
From the group perspective the composition is built around Wood. At family level the composition sits in Wood.
Taken together Cashmere & Patchouli sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Hugo Boss |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | Germany |
| Website | http://www.hugoboss.com |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Coty Inc. |
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