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Hugo Boss 2006 EDT

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Boss Selection

by Olivier Pescheux

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Hugo Boss Boss Selection is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Olivier Pescheux. Boss Selection opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar, Geranium, and Star Anise, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Hugo Boss's Boss Selection carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

A crisp, understated office staple that balances vibrant citrus with an aromatic, musky-woody backbone. Not a statement maker, but a quietly confident choice for the professional man.
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Clean
Boss Selection Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Bright citrus and fresh spicy notes make this a natural fit for spring and early summer, where its airy, invigorating character works best. The lack of density and moderate projection means it underwhelms in cold winter air.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Polished but not overpowering, Boss Selection is ideal for daily office wear or casual outings, with its gentle projection and crisp cleanliness. It is less suited for formal events that call for richer, more complex scents.

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About

Boss Selection Eau de Toilette opens with a burst of grapefruit and mandarin orange, brightened by a touch of pink pepper and green notes. The heart blends spicy star anise and aromatic geranium over crisp cedar needles, maintaining a fresh, almost soapy edge. The base settles into clean musks, patchouli, and vetiver, giving the scent a slightly powdery, gentle woodiness. The overall effect is effortless, modern, and composed-refined for daytime wear while subtly energising.