Hugo Extreme

I'm surprised this one hasn't received very much praise or attention since its initial release back in 2016. Mainly due to the fact that this checks all of the boxes when it comes to affordable frags that can be picked up at rack stores. I picked this up at Ross for $25 (75ml) and it is worth every penny. On my skin, I get every bit of 8-10 solid hours of performance. I can easily smell it the whole time and it definitely projects well for thr first two. This is also an edp flanker done right. Unlike most designers, they didn't just use a marketable line name and put together a scent profile that is nothing like the original just to ensure they will sell more bottles (ex. Davidoff's recent Cool Water flankers). This stays about 95% true to the original edt DNA, and provides you with a denser/richer version that performs far better. My only guess why this has not received more fan fare, especially from all of the online reviewers, is that it is geared to a smaller audience who like the mid-90's style fragrance profiles such as this one. Overall, if you're mid-30's and up, you most likely enjoy this nostalgic fragrance style, and if you can pick it up for $30 or less, then it is a worthy addition to your fresh spring/summer daily wear/office safe rotation.

So, I got this based on many people stating, this smells exactly like the original, but longer ( generally ) So, I went ahead and bought this... A bit disappointed but not hating on this, I'll explain: So, as you smell it from the sprayer, it does smell exactly like it hands down. Once you spray it on to yourself, what you notice is, what @Beetus before me stated: "The darker notes intensified" That is what happens here. It is a bit more darker than the original, which can be a hit or miss for the fans of the original. Throughout the day, you will catch it here and there but, it becomes so subtle. For me, I extremely loved the original but, hated that it didn't last long. This one lasts long, but it's not as bright. So it's a double edged sword with this. If you want the longevity but a bit toned down, then this is the one to get. If you love a more brighter version but doesn't last as long, the original is the one to get. So, while I have it and do enjoy it, I do not love it like I loved the original. For time to wear: I'd say Spring (The green apple always gives the spring vibe) or go for summer because, that heat will bring out this fragrance more than if it were to be cool or cold.

Out of my more expensive designers and complex smelling clones I find I often reach for this as a daily and office fragrance as its just quite simply fresh, clean and refreshing. I originally bought Hugo man which pretty much smells 95% the same as this but found it didnt last that long. this one lasts an entire office day just fine and for a hugo fragrance is definitely on the stronger side. Is it worth picking up retail? Probably not unless you're crazy about this type of barber shop smell but at discounters hell yeah. The smell always reminds of barbershop hair products/nice shaving foam kind of smell so if you like that then you will like this. Also I find this one is one of those fragrances that pretty much everyone will like, no one will dislike it, at the very least they will be neutral but my partner really loves this one on me. EDIT: this is such a hard choice because I reckon the EDT hugo boss man smells better but the performance/longevity of this one is so much better Update: if they discontinue this im buying 4-6 bottles of this. Smell 8.8/10 Longevity (For the price) 9/10 Projection (Not a beast but pretty good) 7.4/10 Value (at discounters) 8.2/10

Complete blind buy I actually saw this one on one of the websites here in UK and thought: wow I didn't know there was a extreme EDP version of this HUGO fragrance I want it. I've ordered it through e-bay £25 for 75ml. Lovely little bottle that reminds me of easter egg somehow. First time I sprayed it the opening wasn't mind blowing to be honest. I thought : well at least it will be long lasting. But after 10-15minutes I realised it is getting nicer and nicer. When I smelled it after 20 minutes I realised that I am really digging it. Within three days it grew to be one of my everyday dumb reach favourites. It is fresh with the top apple note and has this almost shampoo like smell to me but it stays masculine throughout. It is definitely spicy as well I was delighted when I did 7-8 sprays and went outside Scent bubble was great. It is indeed very long lasting and I personally love it from presentation to the actual fragrance. 8.5/10 and a total banger. I will wear it a lot !!! Great everyday fragrance

Nose Note #1079 I loved the Hugo Man 2021 (I'll have to imagine it's super similar to the 1995 version, judging by the scent itself). The way it's so like the 90s, the way the fir accord made it smell somewhat cheap and cartoonishly masculine, the generalized image of the 70-80s "shaving foam" clean perfumes, but reimagined in 90s style. Amazing. I feel like the pitch for this perfume was exceeded and something great as a standalone piece was created. And here comes Hugo Extreme in 2016. Did it add much? No. I feel like this was a bridge between 1995 and the 2021 recreation. Is it unneccesary if you have Hugo Man? Basically yes. I've run out of the 2021 version and just from memory - the two are basically the same, but I feel like the fir accord was more interesting and more "fir" in 2021. I can't really say anything about the performance. Extreme and 2021 versions feel similarly moderate in performance to me. I can't call Hugo Extreme long lasting. 8.5/10, I love it, but it can get boring