Hugo Boss 2006 EDT

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Boss In Motion Black

by Ilias Ermenidis

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Hugo Boss Boss In Motion Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Ilias Ermenidis. Boss In Motion Black opens with Kumquat, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Ginger, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Myrrh. Hugo Boss's Boss In Motion Black carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A largely inoffensive, subtly citrusy scent, Hugo Boss In Motion Black promises a fresh spark but delivers an underwhelming, fleeting whisper. It's a mild crowd-pleaser that struggles to make an impression and is best as a personal scent.
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Boss In Motion Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot33%
Grapefruit33%
Kumquat33%
Heartas listed
Ginger100%
Baseas listed
Myrrh50%
Sandalwood50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its low projection and weak longevity make it suitable for close-contact situations like the office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. Its fresh and subtle nature also lends itself well to sport, but it lacks the presence for dates or formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Boss In Motion Black opens with a gentle, zesty burst of kumquat, bergamot, and grapefruit, immediately offering a fresh, uplifting citrus accord. This bright introduction is subtly warmed by a delicate touch of ginger's spice. As it mellows, hints of myrrh lend a faint, earthy depth, grounding the fragrance, before it settles into a soft, almost imperceptible whisper of sandalwood.

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