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Hugo by Hugo Boss — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Hugo Boss· 1995· After Shave

Hugo

Name: Hugo by Hugo Boss
Brand: Hugo Boss
Rating: 7.7 (4633 reviews)

7.74.6KTypically ~$40

“Green apple and mint, sharp and cheap and cheerful. Nineties locker room in the good way; still a solid gym-bag freshie.”

CitrusAquaticGreenSpicyWoody

Perfumer: Bob Aliano

Scent profile

Top notes

Green appleCedar leafMintPine needleGrapefruitThymeBasilRum

Heart notes

CedarwoodLavenderSage

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Hugo Extreme

Hugo Boss · 2016

7.6126~$70

Blue Sage

Carnation

Geranium leaf

Jasmine

Base notes

Fir balsamMossVetiverSandalwoodSuede

Other versions

Hugo Intense (2023)

When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

84%

Spring

100%

Summer

95%

Fall

99%

Day

100%

Night

75%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

82%

Club

53%

Formal

81%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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