Hugo Iced Hugo Boss 2017

The sample I received with a purchase was used up today. In fact, I only wore the scent when I was traveling. I tend to get a bit of travel sickness, and a fresh and light fragrance helps with that.

The dominant impression here is fresh mint leaves on green iced tea. There’s also something citrusy in the mix. Fresh, light, and pleasant. Even very natural. However, I am somewhat bothered by the mustiness that is unfortunately typical for the brand. I initially suspected the vetiver base, but vetiver usually only shows up after a few hours and doesn’t smell musty at all; it does, however, make the scent a bit more masculine.

Aside from the slight mustiness, I am bothered by how incredibly flat Hugo Iced comes across. There is simply no sillage. Perhaps the scent is meant to be a cologne, but it lasts quite a while nonetheless. It’s just a bit frustrating because the scent itself is really pleasant, and I would love to have a bit more of it.

Whether I will ultimately buy it, I am not sure yet. I am a bit torn. It definitely belongs to the better Boss fragrances for me. Still, some things do bother me.

I would classify it as absolutely unisex. Only the base, with the vetiver, as mentioned, comes across as somewhat masculine.

I would like to highlight positively that Hugo Iced not only smells very authentic of mint and tea, but that it also leaves out any sugary stuff and all floral notes. This really bothered me, for example, with Armani's Acqua di Gioia. If Hugo Iced were a bit stronger, it would be a pleasant yet straightforward scent. Not playful or flirty, but also not outdated. Serious yet likable.