Hot Cologne
Perfumer: Jean-Christophe Hérault
Votes lean masculine
53 ratings
From your scent profile
Mugler Hot Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a light spicy edge, suited to spring and summer days, at work or at leisure.
Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
What does Hot Cologne smell like?
Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes a distant second, and very few choose winter. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two.
As a whole it smells bright and citrusy, with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot setting the tone. Petitgrain and green coffee add a green touch, while cardamom and ginger bring a little spice. Orange blossom softens the sharper edges, and a woody base runs underneath.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Summer
- 39%Spring
- 18%Autumn
- 4%Winter
- Casual26%
- Office26%
- Daytime22%
- Evening12%
- Sport7%
- Nighttime7%
Least picked for nights out.
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