Hugo Boss 2006 Edt

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Boss Selection

Hugo Boss Boss Selection is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006. The fragrance opens with Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Grapefruit, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Star Anise, Geranium, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, and Musk.

Our verdict on Boss Selection: Favourite

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.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Clean
Boss Selection Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 13%
Fruity 5%
Green 6%
Sweet 12%
Warm 15%
Woody 23%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
95%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Woody
70%
Musky
60%
Aromatic
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Pink Pepper 26% Grapefruit 26% Mandarin 25% Bergamot 23%

Heart Notes

Star Anise 37% Cedar 36% Geranium 27%

Base Notes

Musk 38% Vetiver 31% Patchouli 30%

Performance

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

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.

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