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Hugo Energise by Hugo Boss

Men 2005

Brand
Hugo Boss
Perfumer
Claude Dir

Description

Hugo Energise by Hugo Boss is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2005, this composition was created by perfumer Claude Dir. Its opening unfolds a vibrant explosion of pink pepper, lemon, kumquat, pineapple leaves, mint, mandarin, and cardamom. The heart reveals a floral and spicy harmony featuring juniper, jasmine, nutmeg, statice, freesia, and coriander. The trail settles on…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 6.9%
  • Spring 37%
  • Summer 39%
  • Autumn 17%
  • Day 78%
  • Night 22%

Key notes

Community

1,561 votes

  • Positive 80%
  • Negative 12%
  • Neutral 8.5%
positive reviews 1.6 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterMasculine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

3,940 votes

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Leading answer Summer

1,681 votes

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Leading answer Day

906 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Hugo Energise

Main accord citrus Year 2005 Gender Men Perfumer Claude Dir

Hugo Energise by Hugo Boss is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2005, this composition was created by perfumer Claude Dir. Its opening unfolds a vibrant explosion of pink pepper, lemon, kumquat, pineapple leaves, mint, mandarin, and cardamom. The heart reveals a floral and spicy harmony featuring juniper, jasmine, nutmeg, statice, freesia, and coriander. The trail settles on a warm, structured base of leather, vanilla, and teakwood.

Spices Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

822 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

820 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

474 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

438 votes

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Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.

  1. Ilustropia

    Very cheerful and fruity, an original and exquisite blend. The only drawback is its poor longevity and projection; if the first twenty minutes lasted two hours, it would be spectacular. Still, at $25 for a 75ml bottle, I recommend it.

    • Longevity
    • Fruity
    • Sillage

  2. Viacber

    This perfume sparked my obsession with smelling good; it’s a rich fragrance. Now, at 34, it wouldn’t make sense to buy it as it’s more suited to the young, pure nostalgia. I’d still recommend it 100%.

  3. Danieligomez

    What a wonder! 🔥❤️ My skin suits this Hugo Boss house beautifully. It was one of the perfumes that earned me the most compliments: sweet, summery, flirtatious and youthful. What a pity it’s discontinued. 10/10.

    • Sweet
    • Summer
    • Compliments

  4. My favourite fragrance; I still find it in some shops with old stock. Perhaps I’m clinging to a certain memory. 10/10.

  5. sicarx-x

    For those seeking this fragrance as it’s no longer available, I’d recommend dupes: European perfumes, Zenz and even Fraiche. They share an incredibly similar DNA.

  6. Polperfumeman

    Hugo Energize: masculine, fruity and everyday. I have mixed feelings. It’s a spectacular, rich scent, typical of fragrances that are no longer made, but it is limited by two factors: it’s not distinctive enough in such a saturated market today, and the longevity for the price. If it lasted more than three hours on the skin, it would be one of the best in value for money. For now, it’s for daily wear. Ideal for brand loyalists or anyone looking for a daily designer scent.

    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Fruity

  7. Castillo

    Delicious scent that I used for several years and will buy again. Everyone loved it. It didn’t last long, but what perfume lasts these days? Besides, given the price, you can apply quite a bit, and it did last a little longer on clothes.

    • Longevity
    • Price

  8. Carlos Ivovic

    Fantastic perfume with a spicy aroma. You can detect the pepper at the start, and it remains subtly throughout the evolution. In my case, it adheres well to the skin with good longevity. Although perfumes go out of fashion, this is a classic worth buying again. Well made by BOSS. I haven’t found anything like it until today.

    • Longevity

  9. ericgomezs

    It’s a shame that such delicious fragrances as this don’t last more than three hours on the skin. I know countless cases. A terrible waste of scent. 😭

    • Longevity

  10. Gentil vagabond

    This scent is unique; it’s the best Hugo Boss has ever made. If you enjoy compliments, this is your summer or gym essential. They say it’s discontinued, but if you can find it, it’s an absolute must-buy.

    • Summer
    • Compliments

  11. Eduardo C.

    I tried this years ago and found the aroma exquisite, yet it didn’t last at all, no matter how much I applied it. Eventually, I grew tired of it and I don’t think I’d buy it again.

    • Longevity

  12. The finest fragrance I’ve tried from Hugo Boss: fresh and masculine. What a pity it’s no longer available.

    • Fresh

  13. potsdam

    My favourite fragrance. What captivates me most is that it’s interesting, a harmony of aromas. It’s fresh like a cologne and the spicy notes just electrify it. It makes the skin prickle; it’s discreet and tends to become sweeter as the hours pass, but never cloying. I’m surprised this line isn’t talked about more; perhaps the most discussed ones are those trying to grab attention, but they don’t express as much and only want a first impression.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Sweet

  14. potsdam

    My favourite perfume. What captivates me most is that it’s interesting, a harmony of scents. It’s fresh like a cologne, but the spicy notes electrify it; sometimes it makes the skin prickle. It’s discreet and, over time, tends towards sweetness without being cloying. I’m surprised this line isn’t talked about more; perhaps because others seek attention rather than expressing something genuine.

    • Fresh
    • Sweet

  15. Manuel Cornejo

    An exquisite, fresh and masculine fragrance. At first it projects a youthful citrus note that gives vitality, and around an hour later the heart and base notes take over, creating a spiced atmosphere with a slight leather touch. It lasts about 7 hours or more. The trail is roughly 1 metre; for the price, it feels much more expensive. Totally recommended if you like sweet citrus without it being cloying—a subtle, spiced and woody citrus.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Sweet

  16. Manuel Cornejo

    An exquisite, fresh and masculine fragrance. At first, a youthful citrus note dominates, giving vitality; around an hour later, the heart and base notes emerge, creating a spiced atmosphere with a touch of subtle leather. It lasts seven hours or more. The trail is approximately one metre. For the price, it feels expensive, but it’s thoroughly recommended if you like sweet yet non-cloying citrus, subtle, spicy and woody notes.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Sweet

  17. An excellent scent, bordering on perfect, attracting female sighs by the bucketload. If you’re going to wear it, spray it on your clothes because it lasts for ages; I had a garment stored away for a month and when I wore it again, I was surprised to still smell the fragrance. Personally, I adore it, a 10 for HB.

    • Longevity

  18. Excellent scent, bordering on perfection. It attracts female sighs by the dozen. If you use it, spray it on your clothes as it lasts much longer there; a garment stored away for a month still smelled of it. I love it; a 10 for Hugo Boss.

    • Longevity

  19. Norvill

    I had this in 2014 and loved it, but the Echo won’t last because it doesn’t hold up. Those who own it can attest to that. A shame, as it’s truly an exceptional and well-crafted scent.

    • Longevity

  20. Dionny

    I love it. It’s my favourite for daytime. It has a good trail and longevity, especially for Cuba’s summer climate.

    • Longevity
    • Summer

  21. rafajurado

    I had it five years ago: soft, fresh with a hint of orange, but not very long-lasting. Perfect for daily wear.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh

  22. eemontenegroa

    Delicious. What I love most is that it’s not a common fragrance; at least here in Guatemala, you rarely smell it or see anyone wearing it. It’s also not one that’s copied in replica shops, as people don’t recognise the scent and don’t look for it. But what a wonderful fragrance!

  23. eemontenegroa

    Delicious. The best part is that it’s uncommon; here in Guatemala, it’s rarely smelled or seen on anyone. Perfume copycats don’t imitate it either, as it’s not a common scent, so people don’t recognise or seek it out. But what a wonderful fragrance!

  24. andres orellana

    I absolutely love the citrus, nutmeg and pepper notes that define this; it’s a cracker despite that slightly synthetic touch. Super versatile for any weather and occasion. Lasted 6 hours on skin and 2 hours of trail. If you’re looking for something everyday, it’s worth it; I’d give it 7/10.

    • Longevity
    • Citrus
    • Nutmeg

  25. Cosmico Jupiter

    Sporty scent with an incense vibe; the trail is very soft and you have to apply it generously, yet paradoxically it lasts forever on clothes. It’s addictive, yes 🙂

    • Longevity

  26. raul_hc22

    The scent is very classic, like Hugo Boss Sport and Casual, but the longevity on my skin is minimal: 30 minutes to maybe two hours, almost making me want to wash it off. The trail is poor; I wouldn’t recommend it. I’ll finish the bottle but won’t buy it again.

    • Longevity

  27. raul_hc22

    Sounds like the classic Hugo Boss sporty and casual scent, but on my skin it lasts barely 30 minutes, sometimes as little as 2 hours—I almost had to shower to get rid of it. The trail is poor; I wouldn’t recommend it. I’ll finish the bottle but won’t be buying it again.

    • Longevity

  28. don k

    I had this as a gift and used it until the bottle was empty. It’s the only Hugo Boss fragrance I like. I find it super versatile. At a good price, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again. Scent 8/10, versatility 10/10, trail 8/10 and longevity 6/10.

    • Longevity
    • Price

  29. I got this as a gift and used it down to the last drop; it’s the only Hugo Boss fragrance I’ve liked. I find it super versatile. At a good price, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again. Scent 8/10, versatility 10/10, trail 8/10 and longevity 6/10.

    • Longevity
    • Price