Hugo Boss Hugo Intense Review: Best Men's Cologne for 2025? Sweet Apple, Long-Lasting Fragrance! скачать в хорошем качестве

Hugo Boss Hugo Intense Review: Best Men's Cologne for 2025? Sweet Apple, Long-Lasting Fragrance!

I recently picked up Hugo Intense by Hugo Boss at Ross around Father’s Day, my first ever fragrance from this brand, and I was thrilled to snag it at a steep discount—$50 for a 125ml bottle, about $10-15 less than typical online prices. The bottle’s design, while visually appealing, has a sandy, scratchy texture that I personally find off-putting, though it doesn’t affect the fragrance itself. The eau de parfum concentration promises strong performance, and I was eager to test it out, especially given its intriguing note profile. I typically test fragrances on paper first, then on skin, to gauge how the scent evolves, and I planned to wear it for a day and a half to assess its longevity and projection. The fragrance opens with a vibrant mix of red apple, cinnamon, lime, and blood grapefruit, creating a fresh yet slightly sweet and aromatic profile that surprised me. I expected a fruit-heavy burst, but the scent leans more herbal, possibly due to the geranium or thyme in the middle notes. On skin, the sweetness of the apple intensifies, giving a candy-like quality that feels masculine yet mass-appealing, with the citrus adding a subtle bitter edge. The cinnamon is present but not overpowering, making it versatile for spring and summer despite my initial concerns that it might feel too warm for those seasons. After wearing Hugo Intense for a couple of days, I found it to be exceptionally sweet—almost too much for hot summer days, as it felt sticky when I played tennis in 100-degree heat. However, it shines in cooler weather, like fall or winter, where the sugary apple and slight cinnamon warmth feel just right. The performance is impressive; it lasted about 5-6 hours even in intense heat, and in normal conditions, three sprays can carry you through an entire day. The projection is strong for the first few hours, filling the room with sweet apple notes, so you need to be mindful of how much you apply. As the fragrance dries down, the sweetness mellows slightly after about two and a half hours, with the apple lingering alongside hints of geranium and thyme. The base notes of patchouli, cedar, and leather emerge, with the leather being smooth and subdued rather than bold, keeping the scent sweet but less intense than the opening. Overall, Hugo Intense is a great pick if you enjoy a consistently sweet, masculine fragrance with excellent longevity and projection, though it’s not ideal if you prefer something that shifts to a more professional, less sweet profile. I’m happy with my purchase, especially at the price, and recommend checking Ross or online retailers like Jomashop, where it might be around $60. 0:00 intro to fragrance 0:56 breakdown of notes 2:26 first spray and initial impressions 4:35 middle and dry-down analysis discussion of projection and longevity