The Perfume Library

Boss Orange Made for Summer

6.1

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Orange Made for Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, fruity side that suits warm days and relaxed wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint and passion fruit, bright and fresh from the first spray, with a fruity sweetness alongside. Geranium in the heart adds a floral, green touch, and vetiver in the base settles the scent onto an earthy footing. The accords also carry a synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business wear, and few choose it for a night out. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Cartier Eau de Cartier Zeste de Soleil have a close profile.

Boss Ma Vie pour Femme Florale

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hugo Boss Boss Ma Vie pour Femme Florale is a fresh, green-edged floral built around rose, freesia and jasmine sambac, best suited to spring and summer days. Cactus blossom gives the opening a juicy, fresh feel. In the heart, freesia, rosebud, rose absolute and jasmine sambac fill out the floral core, with a sweet, powdery softness coming through. At the base, cedarwood, amber and Ceylonese sandalwood settle the scent into a woody, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen about equally for daily wear, the office and leisure time. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Amouage Ciel Woman and Hugo Boss Boss Ma Vie pour Femme Intense have a close profile.

Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme Eau de Parfum Lumineuse is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lime, lemon, buchu and grapefruit blossom. The heart turns floral and softly sweet with honeysuckle, freesia, osmanthus and lily of the valley, and the base of amber, iris and silver birch settles it onto a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and synthetic tones also run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Its light build suits daytime best. Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme and Chopard Happy Spirit have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Velvet Amber

6.7

Hugo Boss · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Velvet Amber is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Built on amber, vanilla and balsam, the scent reads as a single whole. Sweetness and a gourmand feel lead, while spicy and woody accords balance them. The oriental, powdery and resinous touches give it a soft, warm texture. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for leisure and business. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Essenzialmente Laura Ambra Antica and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Wool Musk

7.1

Hugo Boss · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Wool Musk is a sweet, powdery men's scent built on sandalwood, cinnamon and white musk; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as a single whole: the creamy woodiness of sandalwood is softened by the spicy warmth of cinnamon, while white musk lays a powdery base underneath. Floral and resinous tones stay in the background, and the sweetness comes forward. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its warm, soft character sits closer to cooler weather. Moresque Rosa Ekaterina and Yves Saint Laurent Caban have a close profile.

Invincible Bergamot

8.1

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Daring Saffiano

8.5

Hugo Boss · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Daring Saffiano is a leathery, spicy men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick evening, followed by business settings and a night out; it also works for leisure and daytime, but evening carries the most weight. It reads masculine. Davana opens at the top, while osmanthus and geranium form a floral heart. Leather and patchouli lead the base, and the spicy, woody and earthy accords add a smoky, faintly creamy depth. Yves Saint Laurent Wild Leather and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Boss in Motion Edition (Blue) (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Hugo Boss · 2004

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Edition opens with corn mint, pineapple leaf and cardamom, then settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top is corn mint, pineapple leaf, cardamom and lemon, so it starts fresh and lively. Jasmine, clary sage and nutmeg form a spicy, slightly powdery heart. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and teakwood sweeten it and give it a warm, woody finish. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It suits men looking for a light, clean scent for everyday wear. Hugo Boss Hugo Energise and Ermenegildo Zegna Zegna Intenso have a close profile.

Boss in Motion Edition (Black)

6.3

Hugo Boss · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Edition is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and kumquat with ginger and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Grapefruit, bergamot and kumquat give it a bright, fruity citrus feel. Ginger adds a spicy edge, while sandalwood and myrrh bring a woody, resinous, slightly smoky depth. Floral and aquatic touches sit alongside, keeping the whole blend fresh.

Noble Wood

8.0

Hugo Boss · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Noble Wood is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance with a powdery, creamy and slightly smoky side, aimed at men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up. It opens with cardamom and whisky, and oak wood forms a woody core in the heart. In the base, bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the scent while cedarwood adds a dry woodiness. Earthy and smoky tones keep the sweetness in check. Boy Smells Woodphoria and Arquiste No. 57 have a close profile.

Femme L'Eau Fraîche

5.9

Hugo Boss · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Femme L'Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and office settings, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens with fruity notes and mandarin orange. Stephanotis adds a soft floral touch in the heart, and amber sweetens the base a little. The overall impression is fresh and fruity, with a slightly synthetic edge. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Floral Street Sunflower Pop have a close profile.

Boss Ma Vie pour Femme L'Eau

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Ma Vie pour Femme L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, daytime wear and the office. Most voters link it with spring and summer, and with daily and leisure wear, with office use close behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with aquatic notes and cactus blossom, then moves into a floral heart of white peony, rose and magnolia. Cedarwood and white musk underneath add a woody, powdery and creamy softness. The overall impression is lightly aquatic and clean. Clean Blonde Rose and Acqua Alpes 2558 have a close profile.

Boss in Motion Edition (Green)

5.4

Hugo Boss · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Edition is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's scent that opens with cognac, clary sage and orange. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads as a masculine scent. It has been discontinued. The top notes of cognac, clary sage and orange bring a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, nutmeg, pimento and cardamom add spice along with some sweetness. The base of cedar, patchouli and sandalwood settles it onto a woody footing. Dunhill X-Centric and Guerlain Homme have a close profile.

Bold Incense

8.0

Hugo Boss · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss Bold Incense is a resinous, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter. It opens with frankincense and the green coolness of violet leaf. In the heart, geranium absolute and plum add a soft, floral and slightly fruity layer. The base of charcoal and more frankincense dries down into a spicy, earthy, woody smokiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer barely at all. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night out close behind. It reads clearly masculine. Its profile is close to The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Homme and Jil Sander Scent 79 Man.

Confident Oud

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2021

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Boss Collection - Cotton Verbena

6.6

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Cotton Verbena is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a light sweet and spicy side and a quiet woody backdrop; it has been discontinued. It opens with vervain and lemon, a bright and slightly sharp start. The heart brings moss and vetiver, and the base settles into dry notes and woody notes that soften everything into an earthy ground. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light freshness through the day. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Adopt' Verveine Fizz and Dior Sauvage Eau Forte have a close profile.

The Scent Parfum Edition for Her

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss The Scent Parfum Edition for Her is a feminine scent that moves from a fresh, floral start to a sweet, gourmand base. Freesia and peach give the opening a fresh, fruity lightness. In the heart, osmanthus absolute carries the floral side on. Roasted cocoa and cistus absolute then sweeten the dry-down, with creamy, lightly smoky and leathery tones coming forward. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin through the day without overwhelming. It reads feminine. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Her and Guerlain Pêche Mirage have a close profile.

Krink x Hugo

7.7

Hugo Boss · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss Krink x Hugo is a fresh, floral scent classified as masculine, softened by a fruity, sweet and creamy texture. The scent is built on just three notes: cistus, blue java banana and pelargonium. A fresh, floral character leads, while the blue java banana adds a fruity, sweet and creamy softness. Spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are not definitive. Ishtara Ishtar Queen of Hearts and Casamorati Tempio d'Acqua have a close profile.

Hugo XY Summer Edition

8.3

Hugo Boss · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hugo Boss Hugo XY Summer Edition is a fresh, citrusy and green scent for men; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, bright and citrus-led. The heart pairs cardamom with quince: cardamom adds a cool, spicy edge, quince a soft fruity note. In the base, cinnamon, musk and woody notes settle in, giving warmth beneath the fresh start. The overall impression stays fresh and fruity, with a light spicy and woody undertone.

Courageous Rose

7.7

Hugo Boss · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Boss in Motion Edition IV

7.6

Hugo Boss · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Edition IV is a men's fragrance that sets a woody, spicy core of sandalwood, cardamom and cedar against a fresh, citrusy, aquatic feel. Orange and tea bring a light, lively freshness, while violet leaf adds a faintly green edge. Cardamom pushes the spice forward as sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build the woody base. Throughout, the scent holds a clean aquatic-citrus brightness alongside a dry, woody warmth. Released in 2007, Edition IV has been discontinued. Comporta Señor Dias and Zyara Spicy Ocean have a close profile.

Hugo Boss · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hugo Boss · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Hugo Boss · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral