Hugo Boss 2018 EDT

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Hugo Urban Journey

by Daphné Bugey

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Hugo Boss Hugo Urban Journey is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Daphné Bugey. Hugo Urban Journey opens with Floral Notes and Green Notes, settles into a heart of Tea, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Hugo Boss's Hugo Urban Journey carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive. Some reckon it's a solid, unique daily driver with a distinctive tea note, while others dismiss it as forgettable and generic, with performance that's a bit of a joke. Try before you buy, obviously, but don't expect miracles.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Subtle
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Hugo Urban Journey Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes51%
Floral Notes49%
Heartas listed
Tea100%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood57%
Sandalwood43%

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Most reviews point to weak performance and gentle projection, making it suitable for close-quarters wear. Its fresh, clean profile with green and tea notes makes it an ideal choice for the office or casual day wear where discretion 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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 Urban Journey opens with a sharp, green freshness, touched with an undefinable floral lightness. As it settles, a clean black tea note emerges, adding an unexpected depth that's both invigorating and slightly comforting. The base smooths out to a woody finish with the dry, earthy presence of sandalwood and guaiac wood, grounding the initial zest with a subtle warmth.

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