The Female Boss by Tulisa Contostavlos bottle
Tulisa Contostavlos

The Female Boss

3.7/5 · 43 votes Unisex 2011
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day67
Night83
Spring100
Summer83
Fall50
Winter50
Our take

The person who wears The Female Boss chooses a scent that matches a night out where the lights are low and the room feels warm. It is made for evenings that stretch late, when the air is filled with music and conversation. This fragrance does not try to be a daytime companion, and it does not pretend to be subtle when the sun is up.

Gardenia and freesia open the composition with a bright floral greeting. The heart brings peach, jasmine, and rose forward, creating a fruity and sweet middle that feels soft against the skin. As the hours pass, amber, musk, oakmoss, vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood form a base that is powdery, woody, and earthy. The scent carries a presence that moves with the wearer through a crowded space without overwhelming the immediate area, and it holds its character for a reasonable span before the lighter notes begin to step aside for the heavier woods.

The blend leans heavily on synthetic musks that can feel a bit sharp to those who prefer a natural smelling ingredient list. It is a composition that announces itself clearly, but the individual elements sometimes blur together rather than standing out with distinct clarity.

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