Hugo
2 fragrances
Hugo, a Hugo Boss label, is represented by two men's Eau de Toilettes, both fresh and green. One leans on green apple, mint, basil and fir; the other, from 2005 by Claude Dir, mixes kumquat, pineapple leaf and mint with juniper and a soft leather-vanilla base.
A good fit for men who want an easy, energetic everyday scent for warmer months.
Where to start with Hugo
We carry two Hugo fragrances, and they share a green, aromatic style.
- Hugo Hugo Boss: a green aromatic designed by Bob Aliano. Lavender, green apple, mint, basil and grapefruit make a crisp, fruity-herbal opening. Carnation, sage, geranium and jasmine follow, and patchouli, fir and cedar give a woody, slightly piney finish. Easy, casual and made for spring and summer.
- Hugo Energise Hugo Boss: a 2005 woody aromatic by Claude Dir. It opens with pink pepper, lemon, kumquat, pineapple leaf, mint, mandarin and cardamom, moves through jasmine, nutmeg, juniper, freesia, coriander and clary sage, and settles on leather, vanilla and teak wood. Busier and a bit warmer.
How to choose
If you want something simple and clean for daytime, the gym or the office, start with Hugo: green apple and fir make it very easy to wear. If you like more spice and a softer, warmer drydown that can carry into the evening, Energise adds cardamom, nutmeg, leather and vanilla to the fresh opening. Both share mint and citrus at the start, so they suit warm weather and casual settings in particular.
Questions about Hugo
Which Hugo is better for summer?
Hugo Hugo Boss, with green apple, mint, basil and grapefruit over a fir and cedar base.
How is Energise different?
Hugo Energise Hugo Boss adds more spice, including cardamom and nutmeg, and finishes warmer with leather, vanilla and teak wood.