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Hugo Boss Hugo

Hugo Boss

Hugo

Last updated October 16, 2026

Eau de Parfum1995MenGermanyLongevity · ModerateSillage · Moderate$55 retail★ 3.9 community rating
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A crisp green apple and mint opening melts into herbal sage before settling into woody cedar and earthy patchouli depths

Top Notes

Green AppleMintLavenderGrapefruitBasil

Heart Notes

SageGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base Notes

FirCedarPatchouli

Accords

aromatic· Dominantfresh spicy· Dominantgreen· Prominentwoody· Prominentfresh· Moderatefruity· Moderatelavender· Moderateherbal· Moderatecitrus· Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Hugo Boss Hugo is #Throwback1995 by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $36, about 35% cheaper than the $55 original.

Best Seasons

Spring100%
Summer91%
Fall / Autumn48%
Winter25%

Best Occasions

Professional100%
Casual40%
Night Out0%

Community Insights

★ 3.9 from 5.2K ratings

What people who wear Hugo Boss Hugo report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Bob Aliano.

Main accords

aromatic
fresh spicy
green
woody
fresh
lavender
fruity
herbal

Longevity

Very weak3%
Weak12%
Moderate53%
Long lasting27%
Eternal4%

Sillage

Intimate13%
Moderate63%
Strong19%
Enormous5%

Who wears it

Female1%
More female0%
Unisex6%
More male26%
Male67%

Listed as Men

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced1%
Overpriced8%
Ok42%
Good value39%
Great value10%

People say it reminds them of

Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme 165Hugo Boss Hugo Man 97Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Eau de Parfum 72Cuba Paris Cuba Green 61Tommy Hilfiger Tommy 49Tom Ford Costa Azzurra 48

What people like

  • Classic and timeless fragrance
  • Easy to wear
  • Invigorating fresh and green summer vibe
  • Great for outdoorsy fresh smells

What people dislike

  • Can feel too basic for experienced collectors
  • Current formulations may lack original vintage depth
  • Opening can be sharp and chemically synthetic
  • Primarily suited for a younger casual audience

What wearers say

“I had this like 15 years ago. My friend got a bottle and didnt like it so I traded him about 1ounce of luna rosa by Prada that I had for it. I almost forgot how much I love this fragrance. I love the Prada too. The crisp apple in the opening stays for most of its life. The cedar is an awesome base that gives the dry down unique life. By the way the guy I got it from is the only person I heard say he doesn't like it. Hes the same with food too. It's a pretty safe scent. And has solid performance.Scent 8.5/10Longevity 6/10Sillage 6/10Price 8/10Great for summer and can be used in cooler months.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“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.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“One of my first fragrances I purchased. An easygoing, classic fresh scent that performs great in the spring and summer months. It’s undertones leave a nice spicy vibe that are inviting towards all. The sillage and longevity on Hugo is decent and this one definitely gets compliments, I remember the lady at the fragrance store advised this one to me!”
A member of a leading fragrance community

5 Clones Found

Best Match
Pendora Scents Hope Extreme

Pendora Scents

Hope Extreme

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone matches the top and heart notes fairly closely but lacks the bold, woody persistence of the original's base. Longevity on skin is notably shorter, typically 4-5 hours versus Hugo's 6-7 hour wear time.

Amazon
Fragrance World Rage Black

Fragrance World

Rage Black

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Rage Black omits or significantly reduces fir notes, making the base feel less lush and woody than the original. Longevity and sillage are typically 1-2 hours shorter than Hugo, with a more synthetic drydown characteristic of budget clone releases.

Amazon
Dua #Throwback1995

Dua

#Throwback1995

82%accuracy

$36

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone likely exhibits slightly reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original Hugo formulation. Minor variations in note intensity, particularly in the sage and patchouli accords, may create a subtly different overall character despite following the same fragrance pyramid.

Dua $36
Dua #ThrowbackIntense

Dua

#ThrowbackIntense

82%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone's longevity and sillage are comparable to the original, but the patchouli-forward base gives #ThrowbackIntense a slightly warmer, more masculine character compared to Hugo's more balanced woody-herbal profile.

Dua $33
Dua Hey! Bossman

Dua

Hey! Bossman

78%accuracy

$36

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone generally lacks the longevity and sillage of the original, with the fresh top notes dissipating more quickly. The base notes may feel less pronounced, making the fragrance feel lighter overall compared to Hugo's fuller, more linear performance.

Dua $36

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