Hugo Boss 2018 EDT

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Hugo Reversed

by Frank Voelkl

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Hugo Boss Hugo Reversed is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Frank Voelkl. Hugo Reversed opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Hugo Boss's Hugo Reversed carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A solid, if short-lived, citrus-fresh punch, Hugo Reversed is the ultimate warm-weather grab-and-go. Don't expect miracles in longevity, but for the price, it's a no-brainer for those scorching hot days.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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Hugo Reversed Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit61%
Bergamot39%
Heartas listed
Rosemary100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. While many reviews note poor longevity and projection, this also means it won't overpower, making it ideal for the gym or quick errands.

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

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

Explodes with a zesty blast of grapefruit and bergamot, bright and invigorating. This vibrant citrus quickly blends into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary, adding an intriguing herbal edge. The drydown settles into an earthy, subtly woody vetiver, grounding the initial zest with a hint of masculine sophistication. It's sunshine in a bottle, crisp and utterly refreshing.

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