Hugo

The 1st frag i ever bought, STRONG performance back in 1996! One spray was enough! Someone stole my first 2 bottles of cologne and my watch while growing up. I use to wear this in middle school because my cousin in college dating hot girls use to wear it and i not only wanted that lifestyle but also it smelt sooo good to me. When i bought the bottle for myself back then, i immediately felt like i smelt of young money, youth sexiness, fashionable and bold! I really loved it for the mid 90's. Bright, clean, strong, linear - the opening smelled like the dry-off as far as i could remember. It's solid and true to itself. Kinda curious what it smells like after 25 years, might by a bottle for my keepsakes. *Update: Fucking INCREDIBLE! <3 Wow, i had good taste in middle school!..lol Smells very close to the original formula, still performs, just fill-the-room beast it use to be. Im fairly certain majority of the original formula is here tho. Now that my nose is more educated, id bet money that this was Hugo Boss' answer to Chanel's masterpiece 'Egoist'. Both same power suit spicy-apple-piney scent genre, without it smelling like a pine tree. It was a strong scent, but in a good way, and i loved it! I would sometimes get out of the shower in the morning, dress in my expensive clothes cause i was the only person in my school that not only had 1 job, i had 2, and id spend a good chunk of my weekend playing the newly released Playstation 1, the next-gen games blew my mind then, being able to finally eat whatever food i wanted to buy and wearing all these sexy clothes paired with this frag and dating the hottest girls that i could find in the city is the nostalgia this frag gives me when i smell it. This not only smells fabulous, but it's an insane deal! Cost me like $300 in today's purchasing power of the dollar back in 1996, today you can get it for like $15 in today's dollars! What a score! What a forgotten masterpiece. What a hidden gem! 100% rocking this frag this summer in white t-shirt & jeans! Im glad nobody talks about it today, now it's all mine! :P Like Egoist, it still smells good, so it doesn't smell dated to me. But it's strong, so i wear it maybe once every 2 weeks so i don't get tired of it. Also has a kick-ass scent bubble. Lasts on my clothes for a half a week! You know how people fight to get the 90's Jordans 11's-14's to wear to show off in public? Well to me, this is like wearing late 90's Jordan's for frags! <3 4/5 Woofs!

hugo by hugo boss: maybe it isnt relevant as it used to be, but this fragrance has a special place in the man's parfumery. it was released for the young crowd of the 90's, very dynamic, joyful and appealing. a great blend of green apple, lavender, sage, mint with a touch of sugar. yes it is synthetic, but it's so fresh, invigorating and the dna of the blend was copied many times. the niche snobs of nowadays underrate this edt, but i dont care about them: hugo is still pleasing, well performing and solid. it was still very popular in my glory days at university in the early 2000 and i still love this edt. if u want to be in the right mood to wear this scent just watch an episode of Friends, then play "disco 2000" by Pulp on the stereo and spray hugo. welcome in the mighty 90's! hugo fu concepito come un profumo per i giovani degli anni 90, e mantiene tuttora quell'atmosfera colorata e dinamica dell'epoca, che tra l'altro ricordo con tanto affetto. ora viene denigrato da tutti i "grandi intenditori" che imperversano su varie piattaforme, ma chi se ne importa: hugo ha il suo umile e piccolo posto nella recente storia della profumeria maschile. da indossare dopo che guardi friends e metti nello stereo disco 2000 dei pulp..magari con giacca jeans e marsupio :-) scent-8 longevity-7,5 sillage-7,5 versatility-8,5 uniqueness-8 bottle design-8 compliment factor-8 back up bottle worthy?maybe my vote-8 in one word- friends alternative- tommy by tommy hilfinger(not the same fragrance, but the same young 90's vibe) ps- the review is based on a bottle with the old "red box" logo, the word "hugo" inside like the picture above. dont know how is the new bottle with the big "H U G O" on the front.

I have a vintage bottle with 0.5 cm left I sometimes open just to cheer myself up but never use anymore. It has an après rasage top instead of a sprayer. There's nothing of a kind today. It would elevate you into a world of being protected underwater with Selkies dancing around you offering you fruits and spa services being kind to you and will never hurt you. It was the smell of extreme exotic elegance and kindness. %100 original while %100 classic. %0 Offensive/ boring/ antiperspirant/ deodorant. I'd wear it to school just a tiny bit and it would stay eternally till washing machine and classmates around me would say "Wow what smells so good?" It would just shift the air and the day into something better hypnotic and fantastic. I wasn't around in the 1950's but I guess this had the freshness of a barbershop before barbershop was a synonym for dirty oud and boring wood. If I had to rename it I'd call it: 🌊🦭Sheltered by Waves🦭🌊 There's nothing in the frag industry like it today. The new formula is cheap, dirty, nauseating, basically boys antiperspirant. I sniff the new version every now and then hoping maybe the new formulas has gone closer to it's roots. New formula is also longevity garbage and disrespect to consumers. This was a dream fleeting. It lived up to its look. Contrast between extreme originality and total tradition while being sheer green fantastic. It was eating an apple flavored popsicle in a lavender field after a shave. I miss you.

Exactly what Zyleric said! More than 20 ago years traveling to Gothenburg to summer course on a big ship and after purchasing in duty free, with my nice Swedish travel mate, and using there and going back to my university and then in my beautiful city of Budapest, coming from the 'West" this Hugo and that Polo what was vibrating and came from the same, trip were the favorites. My favorites and the girls favorites to around me. To be honest might not he best ever fragrance of my entire collection from the today's perspective, - I mean in a special way yes, as that time in my knowledge this was the all best ever - (and don't you believe I do always re-purchase this to have with me to be on the safe side), this was what opened my mind and wallet for the fragrances, and I will never forget the this to HUGO! So guys and girls, this Hugo really is a nice safe blind buy ever, like Davidoff Cool Water, those are still and ever are modern, sophisticated, office-proof, compliment getters, so take those, enjoy those. Peace. ps: and don't forget the Polo Ralph Laurent as Zyleric told. :-)

My number 1 or 2 most favorite fragrance the other being Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren. This is pretty much the perfume i have been wearing for the longest time and i really didn't care if i get compliments or not, Although this gave me one of the most important compliments of my life. Basically after wearing this consistently for years and years i decided to stop using it for about 3 years and just recently i bought a bottle and use it, my wife gave me the sweetest compliment by saying that the way i smelled brings her back to our early years as a couple. :) I reverted back saying i have been wearing this one for so long because i love it and i want to impress you by smelling this one on me but i didn't get a single response from you till now only ahahahaha! So i guess to compensate from that every time i wear this she will always say hhmmm... i smell you and your bringing back memories...

This is a beautiful scent. It shares the same aromatic notes as Eternity by CK (EDT not EDP). It shares the same green apple and oceanic notes as Nautica Voyage. And it shares the same almost condom-like "bergamot + mint + lavender" accord as Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger. It's kind of a middle point of all three (though not an average or blend!), in the sense that I could see it being reconstructed up to 90% with the elements from the other perfumes I just described. This is an unapologetically aromatic fragrance: if you are not a fan of sage, basil, and coriander (not in the list of notes, but I can sense it) then you will decidedly not like it. If you don't like "sour" fragrances, this is not for you. But if you are ok with having a powerful sour aromatic projection and persona, this is for you. I personally dig it a lot.

This is an amazing scent still to this day IMO. I have had a bottle of this in my collection since it came out in 1995. I believe this was the Hugo house attempt at Creeds GIT. GIT is more of a gentleman's scent. Boss was going for the 20 and 30 year old crowd with this juice. Some of my friends call it a "frat boy" fragrance. I find that to be an insult. The note tree for this is extensive but to my nose it is well constructed and a pleasure to wear. I find it a great spring / summer scent and doesn't disappoint with longevity on my skin. A solid 8 hours on me. After 20 years still puts a smile on my face when I wear it. Enjoy!

Just like the person below me, this was my signature scent in high school in the early 2000s. The most, by far, compliments I've ever received on anything. Granted, at that time I'm around a lot more people being classmates or going to parties or whatever. I did actually pick up a new bottle two Christmas's ago and I could tell it was different, but not for the worse. It actually smelled really good, especially the sillage. If you can ever find yourself a vintage bottle of this, do yourself a favor a pick it up. But if all you can find is the current juice, that is perfectly ok, if not better, than the original.

This is the second cologne I owned as a teenager. I love it as much now as I did then. This has been a summer staple for me for over 20 years and to this day still get compliments. My collection is over 60 fragrances now, but this one is still the one I consistently reach for on those hot summer days. It's such a wonderful meeting of the sweet apple and more bitter aromatics that simultaneously make it feel modern, masculine, and sexy. Also, unlike many summertime fragrances, longevity is great. 8+ hours off skin. A+ and a classic.

One of my favorite scents that I've ever come across. For me it's a personal thing, it's very nostalgic because this was very popular when I was in high school, it conjures up a lot of great memories. There were a lot of scents that were popular back then but this is the one that stuck out for me. It's bright, clean, fresh and masculine. I still rock this and I love this just as much now as I did back then. If they ever discontinue this I will hoard a bunch of bottles, I don't ever want to be without this.

I just put on my hubby's Hugo Hugo Boss and I find it quite refreshing and summery....and I like it as much on me as I do on him. Not the normal scent compilation that I usually go for, as I like heavy, rich orients and smokey fragrances. And no, it's not an expensive niche brand that will break the bank nor is it terribly complex. It is not unusual or unique, but it IS popular cuz it DOES smell good. It just smells fresh, clean and flirty. I really like the woody fry down. Great price for a great scent.

I love this stuff! It's very fresh and clean smelling and it has a nice little spice to it. This is a classic 90's scent. One of the best from that time. This is very recognizable and very mass appealing but in good ways. I put this in the class with Acqua Di Gio and Tommy, also from the same era. One of the best Boss fragrances along with Boss bottled. I think this is a must have and it's great for work and casual situations but really you can wear this anywhere and smell good. I give this a 9.5/10

Such a classic. In the 90s and early 00s the ladies used to love this. Very masculine but it was modern for the time. Starts off with a sharp apple bite and leaves you with this bitter 90s cologne scent. For an EDT it performed so well. I've applied in the morning at 7am, warmed up at 1pm and it came booming off me. On skin it's a good 12hrs but projects for about 4hrs. I've got a strong scent memory attached to this one. Skip to 16:00 on this video https://youtu.be/mzDi9rRX-hM?si=V2by8di47BgXF0Il

This is one of my all time favorites. It has a crisp smell which lasts for hours and hours. Longevity is super awesome for the price point. I can sniff if off of myself after 10 hours or more. Silage is what it lacks but not sure how it could have more with its smell profile. The extreme version is not quite the same but it has better silage but maybe just a bit more. This is one of those fragrances that I wear it just for myself and enjoy it for hours reminding me good memories.

This summer is my favorite !!! Pleasant juice ... It has a classic line of the 90s but still has a more lovelier and wearable fragrance. I like it classic and yet modern! Apples are overwhelming! I think this is a total "green" scent that never goes out of fashion! Suitable for everyday refreshment! I think it is comfortable for any age group. Sometimes I find sales and I have to be in my collection and this is a great buy! I feel good when I get this scent!

This is a classic legend which still rules out today.Its a very clean fresh and very manely and mature scent.Best for office wear.I can clearly smell apple aroma and lots of it.The 80's and 90's perfumes were the power houses and so does this.Sillage and lasting power are good.I always get complements when i wear it but most of them are from men.I recommend it for all seasons this is a safe scent. Scent 8.5/10 Silage 8/10 Longevity 8.5/10....Peace...

It's a great fragrance, Airy, Fresh , Crisp and Clean. It opens up with like fresh bitter citrusy , green notes and apple in the background then dry down is green woody. It smells so good and very pleasant. You can't go wrong with it. This perfume reminds me of Dior Higher EDT. It is perfect for the spring and summer. I really enjoy it and I love Hugo Hugo Boss for Men EDT. Longevity is good. Highly Recommended. Two Thumbs Up. Rating : 8.5 / 10

The current formulation of Hugo still has a pleasant scent, but it lacks the special quality that the bottles from the 90s possessed. I recently received a bottle of Hugo Man through a swap, and as soon as I sprayed it on, it transported me back to the one I had in the 90s. That special magic was definitely present. If you’re looking for that classic 90s Hugo experience, I recommend getting Hugo Man and step into the time machine.

The vintage formula is an amazing creation. Simple and one dimensional but not boring. Green-piney, woody, masculine freshness. l use this day or night in spring, summer and autumn. The sillage and longevity satisfies me. I can detect it on myself almost 7 hours after application with maximum 4 sprays. The newest formula leads to another direction. It's extremely difficult to find an old bottle these days.

Old school cool... a timeless classic! I'm on my backup bottle that I was gifted back in the late OO's. I love reminiscing about when I used to wear Hugo Boss, it felt like such a different world back then. Clean, masculine, complimented, what's there not to like? I find it best for Spring and Fall months but you could really pull it off in any season. It will forever be in my collection, and rotation.