Hugo Boss 2021 EDP

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The Collection Energetic Fougère

by Olivia Giacobetti

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Hugo Boss The Collection Energetic Fougère is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Olivia Giacobetti. The Collection Energetic Fougère opens with Angelica and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Hugo Boss's The Collection Energetic Fougère carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Either you're utterly charmed by its herbal-musky elegance and natural vibe, or you're left scratching your head wondering why it exists at all. It's a quiet charmer for those who 'get' it, but don't expect it to shout for attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Energetic
  • Modern
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The Collection Energetic Fougère Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Angelica52%
Artemisia48%
Heartas listed
Geranium63%
Rose37%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood63%
Musk37%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle nature and clean, herbal accords make it perfect for office or casual wear, as it won't offend. It's too understated for bold formal events, and while pleasant, it lacks the 'oomph' for a typical date night.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Step into a gentle embrace of aromatic greens, with the slightly peculiar yet natural-smelling duo of Angelica and Artemisia setting a unique, herbal tone. As it settles, a soft, refined rose emerges, harmonising beautifully with a subtle geranium. The journey concludes with a clean, pleasing musk and a hint of warm sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated skin scent that's more about understated luxury than overt projection.

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