Hugo-Boss

Hugo by Karim Rashid

for men

Hugo by Karim Rashid smells fresh and airy with aromatic and warm spicy accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Hugo by Karim Rashid

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Aromatic 100%
Warm Spicy 72%
Woody 71%
Earthy 59%
Green 59%
Fresh Spicy 56%
Citrus 52%
Mossy 52%
Lavender 52%
Floral 49%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Warm Spicy, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Woody, and Earthy among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Woody, and Earthy among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

Hugo by Karim Rashid by Hugo Boss is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men.Hugo by Karim Rashidwas launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Bob Aliano. Top notes are Lavender, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mint; middle notes are Carnation, Clove, Sage and Geranium; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetyver, Pine and Patchouli.Hugo by Hugo Boss was presented in 1995 in cooperation with perfumer Bob Aliano as a fresh masculine fragrance for younger population which is looking for special notes and unique style.This fragrance received several limited editions. New edition Hugo by Karim Rashid is also limited, available as 100 ml, in only 1000 pieces. The new modern and unique flacon is coloured in white, yellow, turquoise and black nuances. The design illustrates Karim Rashid’s personal experience and vision of Hugo's fragrance for men. Hugo Boss Hugo by Karim Rashid has been on the market since 2009.Top notes introduce fresh, luminous grapefruit aromas mixed with green apple, mint and aromatic lavender. A heart encompasses floral aromas and a hint of spices – carnation, sage, geranium and cloves. Base notes feature patchouli, pine needles, vetiver, cedar and musk.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Hugo by Karim Rashid office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Hugo by Karim Rashid, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Hugo by Karim Rashid fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.