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Hugo XY by Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss· 2004· After Shave

Hugo XY

7.6902Typically ~$42

Bergamot at first spray; ambrette seed is what stays on skin. Suits dates in fall.

Perfumer: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Champaca leaf CO2 Leaf green Tunisian neroli Vinegar

Heart notes

Butter CO2 Jasmine sambac Jasminum grandiflorum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallDayDate nights

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Winter

88%

Spring

87%

Summer

81%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Where

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Casual

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Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

96%

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Sport

57%