Hugo Boss built Bottled Absolu Intense Cologne around darkness rather than freshness, Incense and Leather setting an immediately dense, resinous tone. Myrrh and Patchouli thread that darkness through the entire heart, rich and deeply earthy as the whole composition continues to develop further. Cedarwood and Davana ground the entire finish in a dense, woody depth that gives this particular Parfum real staying power through an entire long, quiet, formal evening. Hugo Boss built this oriental woody fragrance for formal occasions and the cooler months especially well, dark and richly layered rather than bright about its own quiet presence. Few colognes commit this fully to sheer darkness without ever losing their composure, holding its shape across an entire long evening's wear.