Hugo Boss 2007 EDT

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Hugo XY

by Daphné Bugey

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Hugo Boss Hugo XY is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Daphné Bugey. Hugo XY opens with Bergamot, Cedar, and Pear, settles into a heart of Basil and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Hugo Boss's Hugo XY carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Hugo XY is a decent, airy green-fruity scent that's sadly hampered by its frankly abysmal performance. Many love the smell, calling it unique and pleasant, but most agree it simply doesn't stick around. A good daily scent if you don't mind reapplying.
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  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Energetic
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Hugo XY Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cedar35%
Pear34%
Bergamot31%
Heartas listed
Mint51%
Basil49%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Patchouli46%

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 Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive nature and poor longevity make it perfect for the office where subtlety is key, and ideal for casual and sport use. It's too light for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent is preferred.

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
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine the fresh, juicy crispness of pear mingling with bright, zesty bergamot. As it settles, a clean, aromatic heart of invigorating mint and green basil emerges, adding a distinctive herbal edge. The base is a soft, woody musk, with a hint of earthy patchouli, creating a clean and inoffensive finish.

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