Boss in Motion

First, the lotion I am reviewing is available (since 2021) as a square bottle with a pale apricot-orange liquid, not the sphere-shaped original with a solid silver plastic case. I never tried the early 2000s version nor do I know if this batch was recently reformulated along with the new transparent boxy glass... Hugo Boss In Motion is delightful both to the eyes and the nose. Regarding the latter, you get the scent of orange peel upfront. It's very balanced: intense but not cloying, fresh but not acidic. Then a few minutes later cinnamon and nutmeg make their appearance in an exquisite way. Finally, the lotion settles down eventually with a creamy aroma that is soothing, upscale and gourmand (a delicious and rightfully spiced pumpkin pie comes to mind, or a milk-based sweet orange-cardamom popsicle made with premium ingredients). Somewhat long lasting because I spray four times early in the morning at 8am, and by 2pm it still lingers in my skin and clothes. Do not expect a bomb or an attention-grabbing eau de toilette; In Motion is subdued and elegant. Decent projection. Remarkably versatile for any time of year (Spring and Autumn being the best). Suitable for day or night, formal or casual situations. Any age group really although better marketed for the 30-50 year-old crowds. And finally, it can be had for a great price. A winning juice for the German fashion company, and us wearers!

This is a fragrance that I owned in the 2000s and I thought I’d buy it again out of nostalgia, and I was a little confused when I searched to make a purchase as the bottle that I had back in the 2000s was the 90ml silver space age ball style but the current bottle is a transparent rectangular glass, I ended up buying the new 100ml transparent version, the bottle is elegant and premium and it is the same fragrance, the smell is exactly the same as I remember it, this is sometimes uncommon in the fragrance world due to reformulations but I was pleasantly surprised that this fragrance hasn’t changed at all, it’s an easy to wear fragrance that sits close to the skin, and it’s very versatile, this can be worn in all seasons in my opinion, its citrusy but not in a sharp way, rather a sweet bergamot opening but the warmer notes like sandalwood, nutmeg and musk do a good job in balancing the green notes, it’s a fairly linear fragrance, what you get in the opening notes is pretty much what sits on your skin for hours. I recommend it.

This is one of those that is timeless in my eyes. I wore this all during the early 2000's and it was before I was nearly as deep into the hobby but I still after all the scents I have smelled I still hold this one close to my heart. Impossible to dislike this. I picked up new bottle after not having it for over 15 years. I even found one in the ball bottle. The orange is very synthetic but in a good way. Like the McDonalds orange drink compared to real orange juice. Its not as real but somehow smells better because of all the added sugar. The dry down blends the creamy orange and cardamom into musky woods so nicely. Longevity is decent. Projection is average. Great for spring and fall daytime casual usage. I'm probably too old to pull this off but its never leaving my collection and makes me happy everytime I smell it. Would be great for college age guys up to 30 or so. 8/10 update : The grown up version of this is Bond No 9 Sutton Place

Creamy orange, with an ever-so-slight spicy note. Trip down memory lane. Gives off creamsickle vibes. Terrible bottle design (I know it's distinctive, but this is just so bad. It shouldn't be a chore to apply the fragrance! Like with Happy, there are better modern, orange-forward fragrances on the market today... but unlike Happy, this is a bit heavier, more versatile, and probably a bit more of a year-round scent. A good layering option (try with tobacco and incense scents for an added little extra something). Moderate projection and longevity, lasts 3-4 hours with a nice dry down due to the balanced scent profile. A really nice, well-crafted scent. I doubt if this is still readily available nowadays, but don't sleep on it if you happen to come across it in the wild or already have it in your collection. You'll be pleasantly surprised!

If only they bring this back... Remember was a 8-9 year old child when tried my first perfume at uncles house... oh it was this the one n only boss in motion: fell in love immediately and this will last a lifetime. such a shame to Hugo Boss discontinuing this genuine most attractive aromas. They did same with boss bottled couple years ago.. i went to different boutiques asking to recreate but no one wants and can to do the same , My best wishes to the creator of this perfume, this is one of a kind longevity can be better but the citrusy aroma made me happy every time i sprayed it PLEASE MAKE IT AGAIN ALL SAME BUT MORE INTENSE: PERFUME version will be an absolute hit !!

In my opinion the original Boss in Motion is one of the best fragrances to come from the Boss line. It opens with a sort of candy orange note which throughout the life of the fragrance never really disappears. I find the dry down to be very creamy. I don’t detect too much spice. Yes it is synthetic, but still very smooth and invigorating. Longevity and projection are both solid (longevity is eight hours plus on my skin). I agree with others this could be a unisex scent. On a confident dude it smells devilishly masculine and on the right lady it can smell edgy feminine. It’s all about persona.

I only know this scent on male skin in its deodorant concentration, but it's the best Boss male scent ever created. I enjoyed its refreshing complexity with a hint of orange and masculine, clean, sporty edge. The brand was the favourite of the male I spend time with and this was my pick based on the tester of the eau de toilette or eau de parfum concentration. With this scent gone from the shops in its deodorant form, the male switched to different scents, mainly because I was unimpressed with impact and longevity of the classic Hugo - his then favourite and had better ideas to scent him :)

I am writing this review to share my memories this lovely metallic ball design bottle gave me. This was the first designer fragrance i used, This perfume brought me to this website and also made be venture into the designer world of fragrance. I will always remember this awesome fragrance, in fact this was my signature fragrance for 3 years. I wore it to work, got plenty of compliments , wore it for casual meets, evening parties ,wherever I could as it is so pleasing. It lasts long and projects a bit. An elegant and all season fragrance for men.

As soon as you spray it on your skin you feel a citrusy, yet sweet orange smell. The original ball bottle isn't produced anymore, it comes in a generic squared bottle. It is definitely a scent to wear it on a hot summer day, but I could see me wearing this in early fall/late spring with no problem. It stayed on my skin for about 6-8 hours which is great for a not so expensive perfume. I recommend it for summer and you should definitely buy it, it is a must have in your collection. I liked the sphere bottle more, I don't know why they changed it.

Once again this is a scent I got off someone wearing it. I had to know what it was and bought it. I love the orange incence dry down. My bottle is the very old silver ball with orange equator from early 2000's It's definitely it's own scent. It's a thicker type of scent. Definitely not a freshy but still retains a sweet citrus . Woody sandalwood undertones could be some sweet vetyver . Im not expert but I do like this one alot. Orange incense is what comes to mind as a description.

Boss in Motion is the ultimate early 2000s nostalgia in a silver ball. It’s basically a spicy orange-creamsicle—creamy, citrusy, and highly energetic. The blend of bright orange and a smooth woody base makes it incredibly easy to wear for any casual day. It’s pleasant, inoffensive, and surprisingly versatile for warm weather. With decent projection and that upbeat vibe, it’s a total classic that still feels fresh. Perfect for when you want an effortless, high-energy signature.

I really dislike most of male perfumes I come across, but this one is really an exception. I think it's very different from the usual male fragrances, almost unisex and very, very sexy. The smell is sweet, youthful and very warm. It can last for quite a long time and, in my opinion, would fit any occasion. The orange is the most evident note even after the drydown, but the spices are also quite noticeable. It is, however, an obviously synthetic smell, but awsome anyway.

Nice frag from Hugo Boss. I like it so much . It is a little feminine but still good. longevity on me is surprising more than 6 hours .. but sillage is not that good 2 hours max around the body after that it becomes close to the skin ,,, for an EDT it is enough.. the scent is relaxing and alluring .. Although i recommend it but plzzz Test it before buying I will give it : Scent : 8/10 Longevity : 9/10 Sillage : 7/10 Overall : 8.5/10 ( Very Good )

One of my first fragrances. And I still love the smell. Sentimental value for me as it brings back memories of my teenage years. I'd still use it now as maybe an after shower fragrance. Sitting around the house on a sunny day, I'd reach for this. Doesn't seem to last too long. Such a shame. I'd be willing to upgrade its use if it was a stronger and a longer lasting fragrance as I absolutely love the smell.

I agree with the comment below. This fragrance is very special, the orange smell is creamy,fresh, crispy yet spicy and woody. I love this fragrance..... I just purchased it yesterday, to be honest i never purchased this one since it came out in 2002, i dont know why, i loved it since i smelled it for the first time and after 12 years i got it :)....... i give this one 10 out of 10.......

Definetly one of my favorite fragrances,so many great memories with this one. It smells great,fresh,citrusy and quite unique i would say. It's a casual/sporty type of frag,suited for daily use by young,active ppl who are always on...motion. Longevity and projection are good/moderate,around 4-5 hours or so and i always spray it on my clothes too,it does lasts for days on clothes!

This is a great scent. I first got familiar with it when I went off to college and a friend of mine was on the school's tennis team from France. This was 2003, I have not put my nose on this since then--but as we all know a distinct scent has the power of impression. This one here is a great scent that I might have to search to add it to my collection. ~ mAKES Too mUch $cents ~

This is actually a sleeper fragrance. Hard to find yes but wow the dry down is actually very nice and has this warm yet bursting fresh feeling to it. The orange does smell quite warm and creamy and the woodiness with that musk is such a nice accompaniment to the star of the show which is that orange. Dumb reach for me and last a good amount with good projection

this can easily become one of my favorites, very very pleasant smell, fresh and sexy and what to say about longevity, i only sprayed it 4 times in the morning before going to school (about 6 am) and it's 10 pm and i still get some of the smell, not so strong now but i get well projection at least for 12 hours, so i'm not dissapointed at all.

Long story short-this is a twin brother of Hugo Boss Deep Red for her. I love both of them. Male version is more citrusy, fresh and masculine when female version have some creamy vanilla in it. I think it's a safe blind buy if you like fresh orange scent. Ideal for spring and summer. And if you ask me-it's timeless. 10/10

It starts out with a burst of orange, and drys down with a nice woodsy-orange scent. It's actually my partners, and it smells great on him, but sometimes I sneak a couple of sprays on myself ;) The only thing I could fault about it is that it only lasts a couple of hours before you need to reapply it!

The special thing about this fragrance, is the warm cozy orange patchouli vanilla glow it forms around you. It just radiates quietly around you, and although it is on the softer side, its lasts very very well and projects better than average. People love it a lot.

Very nice frag,has a strong fizzy orange vibe that makes this juice a great spring or summer option.4 sprays and it lasts about 5-6 hrs. One of hugo boss best and they dont have many. Scent 8/10 Sillage 8.5/10 Longivity 7/10 Compliments 7.5/10 Overall 8/10

An orange,when you peel it you find warm spice and wood inside. Highly energetic.Couple of spray will do. Overall a Pleasant and soothing fragrance. The dry down is also impressive. Decent projection and longevity.

Spray onto clothing: makes it last so much longer. I remember my scarf in Winter always smelling so great all the time. Sadly, not so for on skin. Lovely experience, one of my first buys as a younger lad.

I bought this for my boyfriend and oh my goodness it smells amazing on him. It always seems to be on sale, so I don't mind repurchasing it for him. I love the smell on myself too, so that's another bonus!

best men's frangrance ever. the orange/citrus is what gets me. it is a bit creamy, woody and clean. all of the middle notes stay strong throughout. i would recommend this to men age 26-36. YUMMY!

I loved this one. I used to keep it in my gym bag because of the metal ball. I didn’t have to worry about it getting crushed or broken. Just a really nice warm, active, everyday scent.

Received more compliments from this scent than any other in my collection. I do go heavy on the sprays ... Sometimes I layer it with Clinique Happy

Pure orange with spices and woods, I really like this, casual, everyday scent, just cool and delicious :) longevity and sillage are both good.

Simply amazing. Excellent longevity and projection. And most pleasing is that this fragrance is unique and just sold. I highly recommend.

You miss this frag too right? Yeah, I know.. Unfortunately newer version is just simmilar and weak AF

Ahhhhhh I use to love this one...it smelled like an orange!! So nice!

Boss in Motion (in the box, Boss in Motion Original) was released in 2002, creating a new pillar of male fragrances, which already has more than five variations. It is part of the Boss Orange division, which represents a more casual line of clothing within the brand portfolio. This division eventually spawned a new pillar of fragrances when Boss Orange for Women was released in 2009. The male version only hit stores in 2011. Boss in Motion meant a lot to the brand as it had a significant sales success, even higher than the last men's fragrance launched at the time, which was Hugo Dark Blue, in 1999. Its oriental fragrance was perfect for the style of the time and its jovial appeal conquered countless fans, besides bringing a new approach to the masculine perfumery of Hugo Boss, stagnate since Boss Bottled (1998). The fragrance features notes of sweet orange, basil flower, bergamot and violet leaves, in the output. Then, the body brings warmer notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and pink pepper. And to finish, the base has notes of sandalwood, vetiver, woody accord and musk. The perfumer was Domitille Michalon, who is not a very well known name in the field, but has already been involved in creations for Lacoste, Grès and even Dior. It is classified as oriental-fougère, but in my opinion, it behaves, indeed, as an oriental-fruity scent. It is juicy, invigorating and at the same time, it is hot, as the Orientals of that time managed to be. On my skin, the fragrance does not evolve much, remaining with a pleasant smell of orange, which is not citric - contrary to what many think - because it is balanced by the sensuality of spices. It reminds me of the smell of orange cake baking in the oven. Boss in Motion does not project much, but it has a good duration, remaining between six and eight hours in a consistent but intimate way. It combines with professional environments, does not target a specific age group, but conveys joviality. It is good for romantic encounters or occasions where it is not seen with good eyes to wear very impacting perfumes. Its bottle is praised to this day, but was not completely innovative at the time, as Paco Rabanne had done something similar in 1999 when launched Ultraviolet Eau de Parfum. In any case, Boss in Motion is undoubtedly a watershed in the masculine perfumery of the brand and represented a sure kick-off at the beginning of the millennium.

UPDATE Dec, 01/14 Being the first motion fragrance from Boss, this frag has one of best creamy orange/citrusy aroma. I really enjoy this fragrance because it dosen't have a bitter scent. I like it so much I bought my 3rd bottle and after I finish this bottle I'll definitely buy another bottle. Highly recommended!!! This was the first motion that came out in 2002, I wore it all summer long. 12 years later I had the urge to pick up a bottle. I bought a bottle this morning and I wore it during work. A really attractive aroma of orange comes through making it perfect as a summer fragrance. The added notes of nutmeg, cardamom and red pepper gives it a real attractive powdery/spicy aroma. The orange note is as true to what orange smells like. It stays on my skin at least 6hrs which is a big plus and you don't need to spray it 2x. Longevity and Silage is good to excellent lasting overall 8hrs. My final throughs, Out of all the motion collection's, this one tops the list being #1. I have several frag's with orange being the main note. Most of them have a stronger pronounced note making them slight spicer and tangy. Boss in motion is a really gorgeously aromatic scent with a sweet creamy vib making it ABSOLUTELY amazing. I could never get tired of wearing this fragrance..♥ Rating this fragrance is definitely high..at least 9/10. I highly recommend it if you can find it...believe me you won't regret it!

If you've ever wanted an orange fragrance then this would have to be one that you would need to try. My brother has this and its still one of his favourites but he uses it sparingly cause you can't get the round "pokeball as we call it" bottles anymore. When you first spray it, you get the orange and its super bright and fresh with the violet leaf and greens. As it dries down, the cardamom and other spices along with the musk and woody notes give it a slight warm fougere vibe. It is an awesome, energetic scent from the early 2000s that takes me back to some of my favourite moments. Performance wise, its not a beast or anything but that was to be expected with a freshie. It has a medium projection and the longevity is on the medium to high side but once it gets past a few hours, it will get closer to the skin. I wish they kept the round bottles cause they looked cool and fit the scent profile. Overall, it is a good easy to wear daily scent profile if you like brighter scents.

A really nice scent scent from Hugo Boss that was a nice surprise but at the same time there things that were slightly off putting causing this not to be a staple in my collection. This was a nice surprise as this had a very zesty,but also sparkling,fizzy orange note that also had some sweetness from the cinnamon and slight spiciness from the pink pepper. Once this dries down it gets slightly more sweet,smooth and pleasant ! Only thing that holds this back is that once it dries down it does get slightly more feminine so even though this is marketed towards men I can see this being perfectly unisex. Nothing too bad but i do prefer scents that people don’t have to second guess it being a cologne. Performance is actually good for a freshie as this lasts 6-10 hours but with only average projection. Overall rating— 6.5 out of 10 ! Decent fragrance for a good price but it will only be something I reach for when I’m bored of my go-tos and want something different.

Off the bat, I hate the flanker . Pushing from the underside I must've missed the test strip 2 or 3 times. Looks odd, in use its just awkward to hold. Original, yes, practical, no. But you know what? The actual fragrance is decent. It has surprising sillage and longevity - and I mean, 6-8 hours. Sure, it was released way back , and Boss Orange is the new king. But this is worth a shout. Fresh spicy orange on initial application (and it really is an awesome orange), drying-down into a less potent version of itself, bringing forth the musk, vetiver and woody elements. I don't know if I'll ever buy it, but it certainly is cheap for the quality product you get in return. My only quandry is the tag line - "a fresh and sensual scent for the short and happy man' - so tall guys can't wear this? :p

This fragrance is very subtle. I don't get the Orange scent as much as I was expecting, though it is a Top Note so I guess that is why. I find that I am picking up on the Cinnamon, Sandal Wood, and the Musk a lot more than anything else. This perfume also smells 'Powdery' to me as well. I am not sure if that is because of the combination of ingredients or if it is how the perfume is reacting to my skin. This is a nice perfume and I enjoy it; however, it isn't something I would wear for flash or to make a statement. It seems like an everyday-wear perfume in my opinion. It feels very safe and quiet to me. I would recommend this fragrance to be worn at work or someplace where sublety is key. It isn't for making a splash but more like starting a ripple in a pool.

A nice one , funny enough I get the pink pepper, nutmeg and musk more that the orange which is supposed to be the predominant note. The Boss Bottled DNA is there for sure. Edit: Yep , the orange, definitely there. Picked it up in the opening while going 4 sprays on my neck. Earlier I had only tested it once on my hand. I'm getting whafs a good amount of hours later but I have to say the drydown is not my favourite. It's somewhat powdery and very dry wheat or hay that you would smell at the hight of summer. Maybe it's just not good in cold and really humid weather.

Lots of Orange and Bergamot, sweet yet in an attractive way. Smells like a young mans fragrance. Sillage - Average, within 3ft Longevity - 4-6 hours Verdict: not much to say other than the top notes seemed to stay with me and it didn't develop that much further except for a slight sandalwood note coming through after 20 minutes or so, definitely a warm weather fragrance best used during the daytime. Over-spraying didn't damage the experience although i would advise you to LIGHTLY spray your clothes to make it last longer. Not one to pay over the odds for 3/5

The first time I bought this fragrance, was at the age of 17 when I went on my first holiday abraod with a group of lads to Santa Ponsa. For me then, it was heaven, I sprayed it every chance I got. This for me I think, is more of a summery fragrance - in the warmth of night on a beautiful Balearic Island as I heated up, this mixed so well with my body chemistry and excelled. But . . . I have bought it recently 22 years later for nostalgic reasons, and I think it has changed slightly - its longevety has seemed to have dwindled somewhat.

Very pleasant orange scent that dries down with a powdery creamy vibe to balance out the citrus. I like the creamsicle references in the prior reviews. Reminds me of Clinique happy for men, but the powdery dry down is better here as it's less musky. Even better, I like the boss in motion white, with a fresher citurus scent not just oranges but maybe pineapple and lime, although the scent fades more without as much of a powdery base as original boss in motion. A good scent for orange fragrance lovers.

Maybe its reminiscent of a different younger time in my life when everything was in front of me but something about this fragrance just makes me feel good. I went about 10 years without this in my collection and I can't say I ever welcomed one back like this. It is synthetic but the creamy orange woody greatness keeps my attention. I get about 6 hours of arms length silage and always gets complement's at work. Great bridge gap for younger guys that shy away from vetiver and musky woody scents.

Fresh citrus scent not very masculine or strong. Suitable for young guys first scent, it's easy to wear. It's quite synthetic smelling and feels that is not very high quality. Age group: Young guys 15-25 years old. Occasions: This is for casual daytime use. Best at spring and summer. Value for money: Poor value for money. Only value is Hugo Boss name on bottle. Buy/Try/Pass: Pass. I would try Boss Bottled or Tommy Hilfiger Tommy instead of this.

I absolutely love it. A great blast of orange, very fresh. Followed up by enough wood to fill a fine furniture store. It's a nice blend and it seems to work for me. I do wish it was more lasting orange, slightly less wood, but that's me. The only real downside is: even with the heavy finger it doesn't seem to last long on me. Perhaps that's because I get used to it, but it does seem to lean towards the light side of fragrances.

I love that this is for the "shortish man". Because I couldn't find the name on the packaging, I call this "Hugo Boss: Caution - Flammable" based on the label or "Caution: Flammable Pour Shortish Homme". I like sweet, clean, citrusy fragrances, so this is probably one of my favorites. The base notes are nicer and more complex than a lot of what I've tried. I would consider this a safe, fairly youthful choice.

Slightly citrusy beginning stays with the woody drydown, its not an extreme anything. The musk keeps it masculine, all the spices, citrus and wood notes blend perfectly so you cannot distinctively feed on any note. I really wish it wasn't discontinued :( TIP: I have the edt bottle for Lynx / Axe Dark Temptation, it goes as a good base for a mix with Boss In Motion, it gives a nice, chocolaty-citrus scent

My grandpa always wore this one, it was his signature scent. I have such a vivid memory of it: it’s sharp, clean, manly, and energetic smelling. I remember when I was younger he had it out on the bathroom counter and I didn’t know what it was, and I ended up spraying it straight into my mouth. I will literally never forget it, and it has a very special place in my heart.

This is the first cologne i ever owned! It is definitely a pleasant smell and is nice and fresh with a clear orange tang. The only problem with this one is that it has poor longevity and can't be smelt very well unless someone rubs their face on your skin or you dowse yourself in half the bottle. Not a bad cologne at all though, just make sure you spray enough on you.