Gentlemen, let’s talk about number four from The Collection haul: Passionate Chypre. Don’t let the name "Chypre" fool you into thinking this is some old-school, mossy fragrance from the 80s. It’s actually Boss’s sophisticated take on that famous Baccarat Rouge 540 DNA. If you’ve ever smelled that "burnt sugar" and airy sweetness, you’ll recognize it here immediately—but there’s a catch. What makes this one different is the dark Black Cherry note. It’s not a "syrupy" cherry; it’s tart and velvety. While it has that shimmering, crystal sweetness that everyone is chasing right now, the "Chypre" elements—specifically the oakmoss and woods—bring the whole thing back down to earth. It takes that airy vibe and gives it a backbone. The mossy finish pulls it away from being "just another sweet scent" and brings it back to being a proper gentleman’s fragrance. It’s essentially a "sweet" scent for guys who still want to smell like a man. Performance & Occasion • Longevity: This is a serious performer—expect 8+ hours on skin. • Projection: It’s very "airy." It doesn’t feel heavy or thick, but it leaves a massive trail (sillage) behind you. People will definitely smell you as you walk by. This is easily the most "modern" bottle in the line and a massive compliment-getter. It’s a date night powerhouse. If you’re heading out to a lounge or a nice dinner and want something that stands out and smells "expensive," this is the play. For the $75–$100 price, you’re getting a niche-level profile for a fraction of the cost.

So I knew this morning was not going to be a typical day at the office for me. Today I had an appointment with five (FIVE!) Federal agents, all sporting badges, guns and fancy law degrees. Two came to the office personally, while three joined our little meeting virtually. And they were all there to talk to me. How flattering!🫤 Well, I know my brothers (and sisters) here at the BoS. You want to know what was my fragrance of choice! As luck would have it, I was watching a YouTube video last night and it mentioned Egoiste Platinum. It's classy, balanced, etc etc. And according to the YouTuber, "It's the kind of scent that gives off the impression that the wearer has his life together!" I'm thinking it's a classic, rather quiet, modern fougere that was made for professional settings... Perfect! 9:00 AM - the initial spray was crisp and herbal. You can't miss the lavender and rosemary which gives it a clean, almost soapy scent. 10:00 AM - Company arrives and the Chanel is pumping off a cool, yet earthy vibe from the vetiver and patchouli. 12:00PM - The party is starting to break up, but this work of art is still there, cool as can be. Another successful outing provided by the gang at Chanel! In the fougere realm, I gotta give it a 10.0 /10.0. 1:00PM - I run home, take off the suit and tie, and put on a golf shirt and blue jeans. 1:07PM - Wash off the remaining Chanel, give myself about 5 sprays of my recently acquired Amouage Overture and take the dog for a walk.