Reviews of Hugo (1995)
by Hugo Boss

More fraudulent bottles than real going around.
Still, one of my all time favs for a cheap cologne.
Yep !!

I think I probably wore this every day for 10 years. I love it. Fresh and clean. Also, really good value for money (compared to my now every day fragrances, AdP and AdG).

Only gripe about it is that it is really popular, and I think perhaps too youthful sometimes.

I tried a Hugo Boss fragrance at an airport a couple of years ago and loved it, and believed it was this one, so I blindly bought it. But it was actually Boss Bottled that I had tried in the airport. I was a bit dissapointed when I smelt this for the first time, I thought it was nice enough, but I was looking for the sweet fruityness of Boss Bottled.
But now I really like Hugo, even though it has some negative reviews I see it as one of the least offensive fragrances. A nice mix between a fruity and spicy scent with enough of a woody base to come together nicely. I'd give it 4 or 5 out of 10 because I can't really fault it

The German version of Aqua Di. Fresh, almost aquatic, but by no means "blue". Has kind of an "urban smell" to it, and in my case that means that its not a formal scent but if you want to smell a bit more formal while going casual, this will do it. I agree that it kind of has a classic original touch to it. I am amazed by how old this stuff is, it must have been cutting edge back in '95...

Wasn't impressed with this "modern classic." I'm young, but I don't find myself liking this one too much. People have always told me that the two fragrances that they most noticed pine scent was Hugo and Polo green. Maybe I just got a bad batch of Hugo, but I didn't really pick up any pine scent in this one. Otherwise, the notes pyramid displayed here would imply that this fragrance is pretty well put together...just not all that exciting. Still gets thumbs up though because it doesn't suck.

it is very good smell highly attractive and make you feel calm

Being a young adult, I find this to be a great scent for. The notes of apple, rum and spicy leaves are great and really stick out. I don't know what people are talking about when they say that this smells 'synthetic' when they enjoy Cool Water. I enjoy Cool Water, but CW's hair spray compared to this. Doesn't smell like ADG but it's a great alternative. I recommend this to young adults (18-30) but it can really be warn by anyone.

Spicy and fresh. I tried it, and I'm quite sure I'm gonna have it in my collection :)

This scent is almost to spicy and sour for me, but it edges in just enough for me to enjoy it. It is very synthetic though, and actually reminds me of an Axe product I wore years ago. That being said, it still smells great, and lasts a good long time. I typically use the "swagger" deodorant by old spice while wearing this, it compliments this scent greatly. You can also get this pretty cheap, so be sure and check it out!

Fresh, watery, cool, citrusy and stylish scent.
It is an Aromatic - Rustic type of perfume.
The opening is similar to ‘In leather man’ by Aigner, as they both have grapefruit in the top notes.
It is a spicy and yet a light perfume.
Hugo is an energetic, daring, active and boyish perfume.

A delicate fragrance that is fresh in the beginning and gives a woody / musky dry-down after going off with the heart of spicy leaves and floral notes. It is suitable for everyone and for almost every occasion! A rather common fragrance that used by “many” for everyday wear. So, if you are looking for a special and distinctive perfume, it might not be a right choice!

I like Hugo the most out of all the currently available Hugo Boss fragrances, despite the apparent lack of love for it displayed here on BN. It has a solid, "green" spiciness to it that I love, a great mix of bitterness and sweetness. Longevity is fairly weak, and it needs to be reapplied frequently on my dry skin.

All sorts of fresh scents in the top note including citrus, pine, grass and ocean. As it dries the spice, wood and other deeper aromas get your attention and really last.

FRESH, fresh, but not a conventional freshness, it`s different, it`s a sort of joy of freshness, a happy freshness, i like this frag very much, it`s funny and this one must be called HUGO ENERGISE, cause it charges you, very very pleasant

I can't with a clear conscious sit here and act like I know alot about colognes or that I am a sheep and I am to follow the "hate Hugo" herd. I've never worn this but I have gone to 10 stores over the past month with Hugo in it. I keep spraying it on thinking I'll magically smell this synthetic disaster or smell some middle notes that don't jive. But all in all I just think it sprays on good and smells REALLY good on my skin. It is pleasant and it smells good. What can I say. I don't see the problem except that every teenager wore it. Doesn't mean it is bad. It is fresh and nice.

Pretty distinctive, yes a bit synthetic, but who care it smells good...7/10

hmmmmm....don't like it. I wanted to like it for the bottle alone, but hey, I want some cutey to say, wow did you take a bath in that or what? The deal is it's to peppery and musky and that scent seems to last for way too long. It seems to clench down on the nostrils. The drydown, to me, approximates Polo but not nearly soon enough, since I really like Polo's fragrance.

Rats! I thought my edit took, but now I see it hasn't. I change my mind on this one. I like it a lot. Strong, piney, musky and manly. It may be mass-market and too "simple" and "uncomplex" to some of the cultured of this forum, but this is one fine fragrance in my view. Pay NO attention to my addled first impression!

One of my very first forays into the fragrance world, and I'll always have a soft spot reserved for this one, along with Tommy. It's a guilty pleasure for those of us who are probably quite a bit too old to wear it "appropriately" any longer, but I really like it a lot - who cares if it's common?! Rock on, Hugo!

Wow! Great fragrance from Hugo Boss! If you like Davidoff Echo, this one will perfectly fit you. I have to say Hugo clearly biased it: both have the same refreshing metallic/minty smell but while Echo smells more spicy and a bit woody, this one is fruity and more subtle. However, both have a sweet (without being cloying)smell that gives them a young vibe.
Good longevity for a casual scent! It's the kind of fragrance everybody loves, what makes us think that one of its problems is the lack of originality/daring.
Thumbs up anyway!

Very nice fragrance i enjoy wearing it i receive plenty of compliments last forever on my skin i recommend it

Mild, fresh, and clean smelling. This would make a great summer fragrance. It reminds me of Very Cool by Tommy Bahama but with a bit more fruit and a lot less artificial mint. Longevity for this seems mediocre however.

I first bought this in the summer of 1996 while living in Marseilles. The empty bottle has remained in my collection in an attempt to remind me to buy it again. Last week I did. This frag is perhaps the best suede straight out of the bottle, and the grapefruit on top makes it suitable for summer and winter wear. Lasts about 4 hours on my skin. I would recommend.

From the scents I have tried, this is one of the best. It works on my skin really well, it lasts more than 6 hours, which is great, and has a lot of green notes. If you are thinking on buying it, try it first, see if you like it. Just remember, use sparingly, it is a bit strong.

Strong, classic and yet fresh. Really something for the summer if you want to get some attention from the ladies.
Also quite long lasting.It is probably one of Hugo Boss better ones. . .

Peeeeeeeeew!!! I had to endure this abomination when I worked in a major men's department store. I swallowed aspirins like candy in order to combat all the headaches throughout my workday. There aren't enough expletives in the English language to describe this one. I had a better time tolerating halitosis and farts than this. And the nausea?? Boy, I tell you long stories about that. Women like it??I don't think so. My ex roommate had a bottle and and the only comments I'd get from my female visitors is "bleaaahhh" along with covered noses and looking for the nearest open window. It also left an almost unwashable residue on our towels and furniture.
To this day whenever I smell this barbaric concoction on men in the street I get nauseous and cross the street. Just plain nasty!!! Three thumbs way down.

I'm 18 and I use this scent. It's masculine, clean and a bit musky.. It's a nice balance.. It's hard to describe..but it smells good on my skin. From what I've experienced, it lasts a decent amount of time on my skin. Maybe 6 hours... Silage is good for about 2 hours... but, no cologne really lasts on me anyway, which disappoints me. But Hugo smells classic, not a bad choice. I feel confident when I wear it.

Well I just love this fragrance, it is my favourite by far. Be gentle though, it might become a little over powering. I'm on my second bottle and if used sparingly will last forever.

I think this scent is very distinct with its aroma and with the shape of its bottle.Also very long lasting compared with other Hugo Boss scents.If you love sporty and strong colognes having fruity and green notes,this can be a good choice.

Hey, it´s a great scent for younger people. It really smells cool. It was my first bottle and i must say that it got many compliments when I wear it at the university. Girls really love it! :)

can i say that the top notes smell suspiciusly like escape for men? yeah i will say that. and i'll say that sadly this one is stronger but in a harsh way. The sillage is very good and the longevity is ok. Another bad thing is that the scent changes to a rather fake, cheap, and common scent after a while. Thing is... i like this sort of cheapness!.
It's fresh, for eveyday, the drydown is kinda sweet(fruity) also. Not bad.

i dont see why this is getting alot of stick. yes it is easy going and original, but thats a good thing! it is clean, fresh and lasts long.

I don't unerstand why so many people hate this one. I usually can see why some people wouldn't like a certain type of fragrance...but for the life of me I can't understand why anyone would hate this one except for the fact its diffrent then anything else out there, there is absolutly nothing simillar to it.And whats wrong with that? I don't wanna smell like eveyone else all the time I mean think about it every now and then it's ok to be diffrent.I will say its a very deceptive fragrance. When I first used it i put a couple of sprays on couldn't smell it so put a couple more then a couple more it was a good 8 sprays before i could get a little sent to my nose and thought this was the weakest cologne i've ever wore...... man was i wrong. Everyone could smell me coming from a mile away. I was so embarased I left school and went home that day. I still couldn't smell it on me on the walk home and didn't understand why so many people could. Then when I got undressed to get in the shower and threw my clothes on the floor and took a couple of steps away iy hit me WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It seems to have an aura(for lack of a better word) that doesn't have a sent for a few feet then once you pass that line its a very stong fragrance so trust me when I say 1 or 2 sprays is more then enough so theres a word of advise for anyone getting this one for the first time learn from my shame and embarasment don't over do it!!!!!!!!! It smells great(in moderation) last a long time and will make people notice you in a good way!!!!

Fresh. Clean. Strong.

I remember this one being very popular around the same time I was in junior high as Tommy, CK One and those. To me they all fit in the same catagory although they don't really smell alike. I see them as a younger scent for guys more in high school that sort of age. This one though is certainly better than some in that catagory (CK One). I recently bought a bottle of this again just to see how I liked it now. It was very strange, typically, I will either like something right away or not...but this one...I didn't like it at first but after a few days of wearing it, it began to grow on me. Although I usually don't like "green" scents (on me) this one is pretty good. There are certainly much better things out there now, even from the same designer, but all told, I would give this one a thumbs up.

Perhaps the most refreshing thing I have ever smelled. Put in a canteen because you will want to drink it after having smelled Hugo. Hugo stays in my cologne rotation. Also, the body wash is delightful

I think this is a classic cologne. The smell can be very strong if you over apply and the staying power is good on me. Smells fresh and sexy! I would recommend it!

I like Hugo alot. The scent is distinctive with real British class. It's in my regular office rotation and the wife loves it when I wear it at home. For me, the top notes are a bit loud, so it's not until things settle down a bit that I really begin to enjoy having it on. It does last on my skin throughout the wok day.With Hugo Boss products you certainly get value for your money.

Not as original as other hugo boss colognes but this smells like a brother to CK1

Reminds you of the mountains due to the pine scent. Very unique and has a distinct identity compared to other fragrances. Another classic!