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New York Intense Eau de Parfum bottle New York Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2014 Year 2002
££ Price Tier ££
Hugo Boss Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Boss EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New York Intense EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, divisive as hell but with a passionate following. You'll either get the hype of this classic, masculine powerhouse or you'll think it smells like an old bloke's aftershave before he clipped his nose hairs. It takes a certain wearer, but it's pure class for those who get it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Hugo Boss EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, divisive for its mature character and hit-or-miss performance. It's often praised as a classic and unique offering from Boss, but some find it dated or simply too fleeting to matter. A proper 'love it or leave it' juice.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New York Intense EDP
Hugo Boss EDP

Notes

Accords

New York Intense Hugo Boss
100%
Citrus
100%
96%
Aromatic
66%
79%
Herbal
51%
76%
Fresh Spicy
60%
67%
Amber
63%
Lavender
63%
Warm Spicy
61%
Musky
58%
Sweet
58%
Tobacco
58%
Green
56%
Woody
50%
46%
Balsamic
45%
Floral
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
96%
66%
Herbal shared
79%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
76%
60%
67%
63%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
61%
58%
58%
58%
56%
50%
46%
45%

Performance

New York Intense Hugo Boss
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

New York Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Its sophisticated aromatic and spicy profile, combined with generally good longevity and moderate to strong sillage, makes it perfect for formal events and the office. It's a bit too refined for casual wear and definitely not for sport, while opinions are split on date nights, with some finding it sexy and others too 'old-school'.

Hugo Boss

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and often-cited average longevity make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated and elegant accord profile, particularly the amber and tobacco, also lends itself well to formal events and date nights.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, herbal

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New York Intense EDP
Hugo Boss EDP
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