Hugo Boss 2013 EDP

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Hugo Red

by Michel Girard

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Hugo Boss Hugo Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Michel Girard. Hugo Red opens with Pebbles, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rhubarb, Cedar, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Amber and Tonka Bean. Hugo Boss's Hugo Red carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Hugo Red is a divisive, quirky blend of fruity sweetness and metallic edge. You'll either love its unique, energetic profile or find its synthetic side a bit nauseating. Definitely a 'try before you buy' kind of scent, but compelling for those who dare to be different.
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  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Youthful
  • Fresh
  • Edgy
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Hugo Red Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pebbles30%
Grapefruit29%
Pink Pepper25%
Galbanum16%
Heartas listed
Rhubarb41%
Pineapple38%
Cedar21%
Baseas listed
Amber51%
Tonka Bean49%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate performance and a fresh, uplifting vibe, Hugo Red suits casual wear and could work in an office setting if applied sparingly. Its uniqueness and playful fruitiness make it interesting for a casual date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Parfum/Fragrance, Aqua/Water/Eau, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Linalool, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract, Citral, Bht.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Explosively fresh, Hugo Red opens with the sharp, almost tart kick of grapefruit and galbanum, swiftly followed by a peculiar metallic sheen that sets it apart. The heart reveals a juicy, tropical pineapple note alongside tart rhubarb and clean cedar, creating a 'hot and cold' sensation. It settles into a warm, slightly sweet amber-tonka base, retaining a hint of its initial edgy, fruity character.

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