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

I love this stuff! Extreme (which lives up to its name with tremendous longevity) starts off with crisp tart green apple and evergreen woods giving it a fresh herbal accord. It dries down to a very woody scent with a coniferous cedar tone. It's not a heavy wood, but more of a slightly sharp fresh herbaceous one. It's very masculine and classic smelling but not in a dated way. I have this Extreme version (2016) and the newer Hugo Man (2021), and they're similar enough that having both would be redundant. There are some slight differences: Hugo Man has a slightly more mossy opening, where the Extreme leans a little harder on the green apple tang. But they dry down to smell nearly identical, so I'd go with whichever is cheaper. The Extreme lasts a little longer but both perform very very well. This is a versatile all-season all-occasion scent that's unique and affordable, and I'm glad Boss is keeping this DNA going. It will always have a spot in my collection.

Super safe and versatile dumb-grab fragrance. It remains very faithful to the original while coming across as denser and more modern: green apple is the main player here, with woodsy and green notes supporting it. It's your typical "shower gel" sort of scent. In my experience, Boss isn't a house that you need to own more than 2-3 fragrances from (especially from this "Hugo" line) because most of its releases seem to follow the same avenue of being safe and mass-appealing. I don't think Hugo Extreme is much different than the others in the line in this regard, so I won't be getting any more of them, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy the fragrance. It's perfect for just lounging around, which is exactly what I was expecting and looking for. Definitely blind-buy safe. As with most Hugo fragrances, this wouldn't be out of place in a high schooler's locker. It will keep you smelling good for at least 6 hours.

$26 Ross pickup and have zero regrets. I have the newer bottle style but the juice is on point. So I was going to get the OG again at some point because it's one of the best warmer weather dumb reach fragrances in history but still has a uniqueness to it while being casual as well as office appropriate. I like the extreme version quite well! Of course it's a touch synthetic and has a familiar profile, a smidgen dated or throwback vibe, but that's exactly what I wanted! May be a tad generic but I bet you'll smell different than everyone around you and a good fragrance for $26 is phenomenal given today's standards in perfumery travesty. Boss usually does things well at a good price point and this is a great one IMHO...for 30+ gentlemen and an easy dumb reach frag. Reminds me of the 90s in a good way! 9/10 all day!

This is very nice in the opening and just gets better toward the dry down.. I have never smelled the original so I can’t tell you if this is close or not.. What it is close to is Lacoste Style in Play just much more mature and potent.. I had style and play back in the day and it turned into something I disliked.. I dunno if the juice went bad on me or what.. Anyways this is a very masculine and mature scent.. In my opinion it’s a dad cologne..The fir sage and lavender combo come off a bit heavy toward the dry down but in a very pleasant way.. I think this would classify as a fantastic Father’s Day gift.. This could be had for about $30 to $40 dollars for 100ml.. Which in my opinion is a great value.. Versatility is also very good... Glad to have this in my collection.. Rating 8.7/10

Still one of my favourite 5. Still ordering, and keep coming back. I like OG version, and this is really, like some comments that mentioned it here, something like OG on stereoids. Have one interesting story with it, some years ago, I just ordered it, back then the bottle design was still like "army bottle" with cap. It came with little broken glass under the neck. So some ml were spilled to box. Owww guys, I just get this box to our warehouse in work, and believe or not. We felt it there for over a week. Some people say the new Hugo Man with with big bold lettering is slightly different than the OG Hugo Man (EdT, not this EdP), so I will try also this slightly different version. For me, this is just one from three colognes here, which I marked like "Long lasting", yes it is. 9,5/10

Oh gawd!... This brings back some good memories of my last couple of years of highschool :D I owned the original Hugo back then, my second fragrance after 212 Men (NYC) I was bought it for my birthday and instantly loved it and so did the girls! I bought this just to reminisce and it was well worth every penny of the 27 quid I payed for 75ml, I still think this DNA smells great to be honest, Hugo Man Extreme Smells a bit more dense than the original 'Hugo' from memory but that is maybe because this Extreme flanker is an EdP and 'Hugo' was an EdT Time to make some new memories with this maybe Overall it has dated well and would make a great signature for any guy any age.

I bought it mostly for the nostalgia because I used to rock the old Hugo Boss fragrance back in the 90s, so when I came upon this one for $25, I blind bought it on the spot! It's not quite the same as the one I used to wear, which i knew it obviously wouldn't be since this one was released 30 years later, but it's close enough to bring a smile to my face! It's still fresh and clean. The original was like the YSL Y for its time, and this one is really no different. It's perfect for a summertime casual, easy grab, gym or errands scent. I probably overrated it because of the nostalgia, but it's a solid 4 out of 5 for me. Nice scent, decent longevity, decent performance.

What a banger! Opens with that fantastic green apple. Quickly develops into an aromatic with the mid notes of geranium and sage. Dries down to a woody conifer scent, but still maintains that excellent freshness. Way to go, Hugo Boss! I normally gripe about Boss's fragrances having poor performance, even if they smell great. But, Hugo Extreme has all its ducks in a row. A really good smelling, long lasting, Spring & Summer parfum from Boss. The juice is light blue, but the aroma is green. For the price at which you're able to pick this us from various rack stores (TJ Maxx, Burlington, Marshalls, et al), it's a safe bet for most. Blind buy worthy.

My Swiss army knife. You can use this in almost any weather and almost any occasion. Keep in mind the hotter the better (weatherwise). In colder days it gets a bit bitter, it's full freshness shines in the hotter days. So you can wear it any season except winter. Performancewise it is great. I have a skin that burns fragrances pretty quickly and this one stays for long and also projects for a decent amount of time like 2 hours which (for me) is pretty damn good. It does smell almost exactly like the original and I don't know if it performs better (simply because I've no experience with the original one).

Wow! One of my best blind buys ever. I didn't have any expectations but this is an excellent "Swiss army knife" kind of fragrance. All seasons, all occasions kind of scent. I simply love the smell of Man Extreme. It smells clean but also has some depth because of the balsam fir note. This scent's simplicity is what makes it shine. It doesn't try to be overly complicated or hyper unique. It simply gets the job of smelling clean and fresh done in a great way. Personally I'm not a big fan of acquatic freshies but this green and fresh scent by Hugo Boss is right up my alley.

Opens with Balsam fir and subtle apple. Geranium becomes evident in the dry down after about 2 hours but it's not overbearing. Would be better without the geranium (i.e. old lady perfume). However, overall love it. Fresh, clean, decent performance on sillage and longevity. Wife loves it. This is one of the few examples of a pine type of scent which is done properly and does not smell like a cleaning agent. In comparison, New West is too heavy on pine and adds too much musk. Hugo Extreme is well balanced. It is masculine and mature.

It's a very nice fresh scent with fruity overtones, if that's what you're into. Initial blast is extremely overpowering. Go very modest with the sprays. I keep trying fresh and green scents like this one when they're well reviewed but I just never love them. They're just not for me, but I didn't hate this. It's good for what it is. It was a sample and I'll wear it once in a while and finish it. There is some spice in it, too, but not nearly enough for my liking. Very good projection and sillage, I'd say.

I blind bought this at Burlington, i’m an older gentleman and this reminds me of the good old 90s. It’s a real gentleman‘s cologne, not for the young or the sissies. It has long lasting strength and a decent scent trail. I would say if you’re over 40 you could definitely blind by this and love it. The younger guys may not agree with this scent. It really is not too sweet. And it has that forest pine vibe. This is a love for me and my son who is 44. Also loves this cologne as well.

for those who loved and rocked multiple bottles in the past like me, this is a step up.yes they give 100ml rather than 125 but the performance on this one is solid, much better than the original so you need only few sprays. 7 to 8 hours easy to cover your day's work. it was my dad's signature scent, so was mine. simple fresh green herbal floral apple scent, no one will ever be offended. classic Boss style cologne. all year round you can wear this 9/10 for the memories and value

I was given a OG Hugo Man around 2005 and really enjoyed it. About a year ago I was given a newer Hugo Man and thought it was too apple forward and synthetic. I saw this for $25 at Ross and said heck why not. This is probably one of my best blind buys ever. It smells very similar to the OG to me but on steroids. Longevity is better than most my other fragrances. I don't think you can do any better when quality meets affordability. 7.2/10