The Perfume Library

Elements (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Hugo Boss · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Elements Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with an aquatic, fruity sweetness and a lightly earthy, woody finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and plum, while tarragon, juniper and thyme in the heart add a green, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, sandalwood and cedar settles this fresh, slightly sweet profile onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads masculine, with some seeing it as classic and others as modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Lacoste Pour Homme have a close profile.

Hugo Element (Eau de Toilette)

4.7

Hugo Boss · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Element Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool calone note, while coriander and ginger in the heart add a spicy edge. Cedarwood settles underneath and gives the scent a woody base. Alongside the fresh, aquatic character, a faintly sweet and synthetic tone can be felt. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and light. Most voters recommend summer and spring; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most, with sport not far behind. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Hollister Free Wave for Him and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Sport (Eau de Toilette)

5.0

Hugo Boss · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent led by yuzu zest, pink pepper and grapefruit, suited to leisure and sport in spring and summer. It opens bright and lightly spicy with yuzu zest, pink pepper and grapefruit. Lavender, aldehydes and cardamom form the heart, where the aquatic and fruity sides soften. Tonka bean adds sweetness at the base, with vetiver and patchouli giving a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, sport and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Elements Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Hugo Boss · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Elements Aqua Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening of lavender, maple and cypress over a woody base of moss and vetiver; it has been discontinued. A fresh, citrusy accord leads, with aquatic and green touches behind it. In the heart, jasmine, nutmeg, pimento and clove add a spicy warmth and a light sweetness. The base of moss, vetiver and cedarwood settles the scent into a woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays little part. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Crave have a close profile.

Boss Alive Intense

6.4

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Intense is a modern women's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity sweetness against a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers all day nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and it also finds a place at the office. Most voters find it feminine, while a smaller group calls it modern. Raspberry brings the fruity, sweet side, and benzoin softens it into a warm backdrop. Vetiver adds a dry, woody tone that keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. The fresh accord gives the whole blend a light, slightly synthetic brightness.

Boss Sport (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fougère-style men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, which mugwort, tagetes and juniper berry push in a green direction. In the heart, tarragon, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, amber, cedar and patchouli settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Marine

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Marine is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets the coolness of apple and mint against the spicy warmth of cinnamon and clary sage. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use not far behind. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with apple and mint, fruity and bright. Cinnamon and clary sage then add a sweet, spicy touch in the heart. In the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood and patchouli settle into a woody, creamy foundation. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Joop! Joop! Homme Ice have a close profile.

Boss Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Intense Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, spicy and woody body; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most see it as feminine. It opens fresh with spices, oxygen and kumquat. The heart of rose, jasmine and vanilla adds a sweet floral warmth. It dries down on patchouli, benzoin, musk, sandalwood and amber, woody and powdery. Boss Intense Shimmer Edition and Serge Lutens Louve have a close profile.

Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Hugo Boss · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo XY Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that sets bergamot and pear leaf against cedar and mint. It opens with bergamot, pear leaf and cedar, while mint and basil in the heart keep it green and crisp. Patchouli, musk and cedar settle underneath as a woody base. The overall impression is citrusy, aquatic and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Puma Flowing Man and Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Boss Orange Sunset

5.8

Hugo Boss · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Orange Sunset is a citrusy floral for women: mandarin orange and bergamot open it fresh, rose and white blossoms follow, and vanilla finishes it. The top notes of mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. Rose and white blossoms carry the heart, and vanilla in the base sweetens the scent and leaves a soft, powdery finish. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique X Collection and Chanel Allure have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron

7.7

Hugo Boss · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, a resinous oriental that suits evenings in the cooler months. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily and office wear get very few votes. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern following behind. The notes read as one blend: saffron and oud form the backbone, rose adds a floral softness, and labdanum brings a resinous, sweet depth. Woody and smoky tones sit in the background, and the spice carries a warm feel. SAP Saffron Oud and Montale Aoud Safran have a close profile.

The Scent Magnetic for Her

6.7

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic for Her is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans sweet. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority find it feminine, followed by modern. It opens on osmanthus, moves to ambrette seed in the heart and settles on white musk. A fruity sweetness sits over the fresh floral side, with a slightly spicy, synthetic sheen. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Majouri Sweet Ambrette have a close profile.

Magnetic Musk

8.7

Hugo Boss · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Magnetic Musk is a sweet, powdery woody musk that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with beeswax absolute and clary sage, and the heart of iris and tonka bean softens it. Sandalwood and musk sit underneath. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, with a spicy thread and a powdery feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine, though the creamy texture keeps it away from anything harsh. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Gucci Tears of Iris have a close profile.

Hugo XX (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Hugo Boss · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Hugo XX Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a lightly sweet, powdery feel, made for women. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and just over half of voters call it feminine, while the rest call it modern or classic. It opens with blackcurrant, lychee and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness. In the heart, basmati rice, jasmine sambac and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood closes it on a woody, powdery sweetness. Birkholz Berlin Heaven and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Hugo Pure Purple

6.5

Hugo Boss · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss Hugo Pure Purple opens with nectarine and white cyclamen and moves toward black violet, a fresh, sweet floral-fruity scent made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as feminine. Nectarine and white cyclamen give a fresh, fruity start, and black violet adds a floral, powdery heart. The base of amber, leather and marzipan sweetens it and pulls it toward a gourmand, slightly leathery finish, with a synthetic sheen running through.

The Scent Le Parfum for Her

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Her is a women's fragrance built around pink pepper, orange blossom and vetiver, where a floral, sweet side is balanced by a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer clearly behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with the spice of pink pepper, and orange blossom in the heart adds a floral, creamy softness. Akigalawood® and vetiver settle into a woody base. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and slightly oriental, with a bright, synthetic edge. Versace Crystal Noir Parfum and Michael Kors Wonderlust Sublime have a close profile.

Boss in Motion White Edition

5.9

Hugo Boss · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion White Edition is a fresh, citrus-and-fruit-led men's scent with a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Basil and blood orange open it brightly. Cinnamon, saffron and pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart, and vetiver leaves a dry, woody base. A smooth, synthetic feel runs through the fresh citrus character. Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Lush Vetiver have a close profile.

Boss Pure (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Hugo Boss · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Pure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on aquatic notes, fig and tree moss, with a light woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Bvlgari Aqva Amara have a close profile. It opens on aquatic notes. In the heart, fig, lily of the valley and hyacinth add a floral, lightly fruity softness. Massoia wood and tree moss dry it down onto a woody base.

Boss Alive Parfum

7.0

Hugo Boss · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Parfum is a scent for women that brings jasmine, vetiver and leather together in a floral, sweet and woody blend. Jasmine leads at the start, vetiver adds a woody firmness in the heart, and leather leaves a leathery trace at the base. The floral and fruity side is softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones, while a spicy touch adds a slight edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick fall, winter and spring about equally, and summer less often. Leisure, daily wear and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Lush Silky Underwear and Nishane Hundred Silent Ways X have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Beyond for Her

6.5

Hugo Boss · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Scent Pure Accord for Her

6.7

Hugo Boss · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss The Scent Pure Accord for Her is a fresh, citrusy floral built on bergamot, osmanthus and musk, and it suits easy daytime wear. It opens with bright, clean bergamot. In the heart, osmanthus adds a soft floral touch with a hint of fruit, and musk gathers it into a sweet, tidy base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a distinctly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. It reads feminine, though a good number of voters also call it modern.

Boss Alive Absolu

6.6

Hugo Boss · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Absolu is a sweet, fruity floral with leathery and earthy shading that gives it an oriental depth, made for women and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions; business and leisure wear also gets votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. It opens with leather in front, and patchouli in the heart adds an earthy weight. Vanilla in the base sweetens and softens everything. A spicy touch and a bright, synthetic-feeling sheen sit quietly over the floral, fruity core. Guerlain Habit Rouge Rouge Privé and Mugler A*Men Pure Leather have a close profile.

Hugo Intense

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Hugo Intense is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that pairs citrus and apple brightness with cinnamon, leather and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name spring and fall, then summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits a night out. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top is red apple, red grapefruit and lime, warmed by cinnamon. In the heart, red thyme and geranium push that freshness in a greener direction. The base of red leather, cedarwood and patchouli sets a woody, slightly sweet floor. The fresh, aquatic and fruity character stays clear from start to finish.

Boss Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy masculine chypre with a woody, leathery side; it has been discontinued. The top is sharp and herbal, with galbanum, tarragon, peppermint and aldehydes. Lavender and geranium soften that green edge in the heart. It settles into patchouli, leather and sandalwood, with amber adding a little warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Versace L'Homme and Aramis Devin have a close profile.