Hugo Iced Hugo Boss 2017

I received the fragrance as a sample and tested it for that reason. Based on my previous experiences with Boss fragrances, I wouldn't have done so otherwise.

**Fragrance progression:**
The scent starts off very fresh-aquatic, slightly fruity. The fruit (watermelon mixed with mandarin?) has a somewhat aquatic-orange quality, but is almost immediately overshadowed by the mint, creating a very fresh, minty-ethereal, slightly fruity impression. In my opinion, this opening is the best phase of the fragrance and raises hopes for a beautiful development.
However, this is not carried through as I would have liked. Quite quickly, the scent fades and the typical synthetic Boss note develops. Here, I get the impression of a thin little water, evoking associations with a shower gel. The sillage also decreases significantly during this phase.
Following this, a slightly piercing note develops, possibly pepper or cypress. Tea is listed in the heart note of the pyramid. If it is black tea, that could align with the scent impressions.
After about 1.5 hours, the base note comes through, making the fragrance a bit softer (sweeter woody tone) and rounder. A slightly floral, delicately orange-bitter tone also emerges, and the sillage increases a bit again.
In the further course, however, the fragrance becomes increasingly thinner and more synthetic.

**Longevity and sillage:**
The fragrance lasts quite long (about 8 hours noticeable), but the sillage is almost consistently very weak.

**Bottle:**
It always reminds me of a plastic drinking bottle. I don't particularly like it.

**Conclusion:**
A typical synthetic Boss fragrance that quickly squanders its beautiful opening. Underdeveloped, thin, and not particularly high quality. Those who like it can wear it on many occasions and seasons.