Hugo Boss Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Boss
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2002 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Sun Java Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Sun Java Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Boss
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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Our Verdict - Sun Java Intense
This budget-friendly gem is winning hearts left, right, and centre. Expect compliments, versatility, and impressive staying power, all for a price that's hard to beat. A true crowd-pleaser that punches well above its weight.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 19%
Floral 11% 13%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 12% 7%
Sweet 17% 15%
Warm 21% 21%
Woody 9% 12%
Earthy 8% 9%
Animalic 8% 10%
Fresh 20% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo Boss EdP
Sun Java Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 24% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 21%
Tobacco 24% vs 23%
Amber 17% vs 23%
Only in Sun Java Intense
Cedar 19% Rosewood 13%

Accords

Hugo Boss Sun Java Intense
100%
Citrus
77%
60%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Amber
76%
66%
Aromatic
68%
58%
Tobacco
64%
56%
Green
63%
50%
Woody
62%
61%
Warm Spicy
60%
58%
Musky
58%
58%
Sweet
58%
51%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
100%
76%
Aromatic shared
66%
68%
Tobacco shared
58%
64%
Green shared
56%
63%
Woody shared
50%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
60%
Musky shared
58%
58%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
51%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Sun Java Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, invigorating nature and moderate-to-strong performance make it highly versatile, suitable for casual wear or even the gym. While it might lean slightly too casual for formal events, its well-balanced profile is generally office-friendly and can easily transition to a daytime date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Mint, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Boss
Sun Java Intense
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