Hugo XY

Simple, linear, possibly safe and dull to some, but I think people are surely missing a trick with this one. It looks like it's been voted as a spring/summer scent here on Fragrantica, but stick with me a second here for a bit of a leftfield suggestion that can really make XY shine. Try it on those cold, winter (and maybe early spring) days, when the sky is blue and the air is cold, crisp, and fresh. The pear leaf and mint are definitely the notes than ring through and rather than fight against the cool winter air, it embraces and harmonises with it. Just below it all, you get the peppery basil which is subtle and fresh but just adds enough herby spice to give it a touch of warmth along with the mustiness of the patchouli. I absolutely love this fragrance for those rare days that are already so invigorating and this scent just adds to what nature is already giving us. I only ever wear this during those rare days which means it's lasted me a lifetime but every time I do get it out, I find it so pleasing. You can pick this up really cheap now so I say give it a go if you see one for a steal. It's no great shakes at being a summer freshie for sure, but for that handful of days in the depths of winter or in early spring, it's an absolute winner in my eyes. It's not going to blow anyone away on a test strip, I get that. Wear it this way however and it can be a bit of a surprise special. Notes: Pear leaf, mint and basil stick out to me far above anything else with a subtle, soft underlying musty patchouli. When: Winter winter winter! When the sun is out, but it's still 0 degrees out and the air is crisp, sharp and fresh. It would suit any occasion due to it's soft, somewhat safe vibe.

I LOVE THIS! SO UNIQUE! This is such a beautiful spring and summer cologne. It smells just like you'd imagine it to smell by the notes listed above. I smell every single note listed with the exception of the patchouli. I smell the minty note, basil, cedar wood, and bergamot the most. And then I smell the pear leaf and musk in the backround. So yeah...expect a very green fragrance with this. But a well made one. I don't own many fragrances with mint as a note so I was excited to get this. Anyway, I really love this. I at first voted above with a "like" but I just changed my vote to "love." This is definitely a crowd-pleaser type of fragrance. I consider it blind buy safe and it's a super pleasant fragrance for anyone. I consider this perfect for a man in his 20s and 30s but anyone of any age can really wear this. The one and only complaint that I have about this is that the projection isn't great. Longevity - About 4 hours. Moderate in my book so garners no compaints. One touch up will last ya a whole work day. Projection - Only projects about 2 feet for about 2 hours. Last two hours it only projects about 1 foot. I do wish it were a tad stronger in terms of throw. Overall Score - 8/10 This is I think my 4th buy of this fragrance house. And I actually really like Hugo Boss as a fragrance house and I think they have at least one fragrance that any given person would love. Another unrelated comment...I have the female counterpart "XX" and that one is very pleasant too. A beautiful laundry detergent type smell with a fruity twist. Big thumbs up Hugo Boss! I'm gonna buy some more from you.

I hate that this fragrence doesn't get the love that it deserves.. I first saw this bottle in the downstairs toilet at my uncles house and thought let's spray it.. that was around 15 years ago and I still love that fragrence the way I did when I first put my nose to it. The most freshest minty basil smell with a sugary base note. Such a masculine fragrance deffo to be worn with a suit or can be used in the gym too. Smells lovely and a little powdery on dry down too. Doesn't last too long tho 10/10 deffo recommend can get it cheap

Juicy and fruity, masculine attention grabbing scent that was such an easy reach I am sad I lot it in a suit case traveling for work. Definitely rebuying this sometime soon, just because of the smell. I remember this having a magnetic cap which is also a plus. Simple presentation with a basic, good smelling juice inside. Boss knows how to please the masses and this just shows how much. Simplistic though finished. Great addition to any collection, and really I don't have anything that smells quite like it, aside from memories.

I love the balance of pear, mint & other notes. Very nice little synthetic mix. This one is good on hot summer days as it projects like you just stepped out the shower, sprayed some musky-woody cologne & brushed your teeth. I feel clean & warm. I just wish it last long enough. Nice but there are other choices that performs better. And yes most boss fragrances wants you to spray frequently and buy more. Im done with hugo boss in my collection. Rating:5/10

I remember the launch of this product. When I first smelt the tester to this I was amazed by how different it was from all the others. I knew this was definitely going to be one that is soon going to be sitting on the fragrance shelf in my room. It has a long lasting smell and is quite unforgettable. Don't be afraid of the basmati and greenery, its the signature ingredient which makes it unique from everyone else.

Hugo is always green! And I love it. This doesnt stand out of that! I love it from the very first sniff, and decided to buy immediately! But, By that time, I didn't recognize that it's too light and weak, all I thought is about the beautiful green herbal scent. Very disappointed, it smells good but too weak and light, no one notice that u wearing fragrance, and it's gone in about 1 hour.

I definitely agree with Scotchegg review. Its beautiful at a particular time and definitely unique any day, any time. If you blind fold me & make me smell 200 fragrances, I would easily find this one cause its so different. Not earth shattering but nice & beautiful especially on fair summer weather. Like you literally step out of the shower & just brushed your teeth.

I definitely agree with Scotchegg review. Its beautiful at a particular time and definitely unique any day, any time. If you blindfold me & make me smell 200 fragrances, I would easily find this one cause its so different. Not earth shattering but nice & beautiful especially on fair summer weather. Like you literally step out of the shower & just brushed your teeth.

Spring awakening, Like a slow start from the deep winter sleep. Starts soft green, fresh, juicy: Good morning! Then is mostly tree blossoms, like the one in spring, everywhere around you: Good day! Really nice, clean scent to carry you through the day. Sillage is medium to soft, but longevity is quite long.

Very easy to wear ,happy scent for young crowd perfect for summer,fruits, green and a bit of kind roses or jasmin at the background . It is skin scent not loud but imagine smelling green and fruits with hint of jasmine amazing.

One of the most underrated fragrances on the market. I wonder why no one has ever mentioned it in their review on youtube. Very simple and nice fragrance for the summer. Decent performance.

A perfect fresh and clean fragrance for summer! As strange as it sounds, it kinda reminds me the smell of a water park (in a good way). That's probably why I like it so much lol.

my boyfriend use it and i love love love love how it smelled on him...make me can't stop sniffing him..LOL it smell nice and fresh...me love it!!

Istg, this fragrance is very awesome and unique and its also masculine scent and green fresh smells... but poor Spl

What a Lovely fragrance. energetic, green and fresh. Mellow. I really love it.

Really a Mild And Green Perfume Ideal For The Modest Man.

I like this scent but it lasts toooooo short :(

I feel confident and smell good... Simply best

It gives me hint of Eternity for woman.