Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Domitille Michalon-Bertier
305 ratings
From your scent profile
Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, slightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and orange with cinnamon and cardamom.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 234 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
60% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
It opens with bergamot, orange, basil and violet leaf, giving a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth and sweeten it a little. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Orange
- Basil
First hours
- Cinnamon
- Pink pepper
- Cardamom
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Musk
- Woody notes
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 33%Summer
- 21%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual26%
- Daytime24%
- Office19%
- Nighttime13%
- Sport10%
- Evening8%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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59% matchs.Oliver Men (Eau de Toilette)
s.Oliver · 2009
58% matchPour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Lacoste · 2002
55% match360° Red for Men
Perry Ellis · 2003
54% matchJames Bond 007 (Eau de Toilette)
James Bond 007 · 2012
54% matchIcon Racing
Dunhill · 2017
51% matchBoss Bottled (Eau de Toilette)
Hugo Boss · 1998
Comparisons
Dupes
- Bargello 587
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Last updated: October 26, 2026