Hugo Boss 2008 EDP

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Hugo Spray

by Bob Aliano

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Hugo Boss Hugo Spray is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Bob Aliano. Hugo Spray opens with Grapefruit, Lavender, Apple, and Mint, settles into a heart of Geranium, Carnation, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Pine. Hugo Boss's Hugo Spray carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive scent, Hugo Spray sparks strong opinions. Some hail it as an excellent, fresh, and sophisticated crowd-pleaser, while others bemoan its poor longevity and question its value.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Hugo Spray Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile, coupled with varied community feedback on performance, makes it a strong contender for casual wear and suitable for the office. However, perceived poor longevity for some makes it less ideal for formal settings where consistent presence is key.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Hugo Spray opens with a refreshing, zesty burst of grapefruit and green apple, uplifted by cool mint and a touch of lavender. As it settles, a clean, aromatic heart of geranium and sage emerges, adding a refined, spicy edge. The base anchors the composition with earthy vetiver and oakmoss, intertwined with a subtle piney, woody depth, creating a distinctly green and masculine aura.

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