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Boss Element by Hugo Boss

Men 2009

Brand
Hugo Boss

Description

Boss Element by Hugo Boss is a men's fragrance from the aquatic and citrus family. Launched in 2009, this composition was created by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer. Its olfactory structure unfolds with aquatic and citrus top notes, a heart of ginger and cilantro, and a base of Virginia cedar and musk.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 7.5%
  • Spring 34%
  • Summer 48%
  • Autumn 10%
  • Day 84%
  • Night 16%

Key notes

Community

796 votes

  • Positive 78%
  • Negative 16%
  • Neutral 6.2%
positive reviews 796 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterMasculine

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In the collection

Leading answer I owned it

1,629 votes

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Leading answer Summer

696 votes

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Leading answer Day

440 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Boss Element

Main accord fresh Year 2009 Gender Men Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer

Boss Element by Hugo Boss is a men’s fragrance from the aquatic and citrus family. Launched in 2009, this composition was created by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer. Its olfactory structure unfolds with aquatic and citrus top notes, a heart of ginger and cilantro, and a base of Virginia cedar and musk.

Green, herbal and fougère

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

305 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

330 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

129 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

111 votes

Most talked about

Notes and topics that come up most in 19 reviews.

Have you worn Boss Element?

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

  1. Snowparfums

    Very basic. I used it daily but it didn’t last long, and the scent was pretty common.

    • Longevity

  2. ANDRESLAGM1998

    A forgotten gem from my teenage years, a gift from my dad that was my first olfactory love. It’s simple but delicious—a super easy-to-wear citrus bomb. Too bad it’s no longer sold; nowadays, I’m happy with the bottle and a good dupe.

    • Citrus

  3. DavidLópez

    Boss Element is a light, clean, and easy EDT, perfect for hot days or the office. While it smells good, its poor performance and lack of originality make it forgettable. It works if you want something discreet, but if you’re looking for projection or character, there are better options.

    • Sillage
    • Office

  4. It’s curious that for many years Fragrantica listed ‘ozone’ as the main note, and now it doesn’t. This fragrance brings me very good memories. It’s fresh like no other you’ve used. Nowadays, I perceive it as more oriented toward people over 25, whereas years ago I felt it was for everyone. I’d dare to say that here Hugo Boss created a Japanese-style fragrance. A tonic. Something sparkling, like the smell of a breeze carrying the scent of grass. Very much like Kenzo. I definitely recommend it for summer and hot nights.

    • Fresh
    • Night
    • Summer

  5. It’s strange that Fragrantica no longer lists ‘ozone’ as the main note. It brings back good memories; it’s as fresh as they come. Nowadays, I feel it’s for people over 25, whereas before I thought it suited everyone. Hugo Boss created something Japanese-inspired: a sparkling tonic like a breeze with grass, very much in the Kenzo style. Recommended for summer and hot nights.

    • Fresh
    • Night
    • Summer

  6. beto_ruiz

    Hugo Element is citrusy, aquatic, and spicy, quite different from Boss Elements. The opening is super fresh—citrus and water, giving a freshly showered sensation. At times, it smells like 7Up lemonade or a clean, airy pool. Then fresh spicy notes (ginger, cilantro) emerge, adding depth. It finishes with woods and a soft musk. It’s for daytime, casual wear, hanging out with friends, or school. Longevity is average (around 8 hours) but projection is low. I saw it years ago and I think it’s discontinued; I tested it from a vial. The scent isn’t memorable, but it’s very pleasant.

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Aquatic

  7. Jaime Ramírez

    Beautiful bottle, but the contents are overpriced. It’s citrusy and fresh, like just out of the shower, almost identical to Esika’s Kalos Sport. The aroma is super common; it’s not worth paying that much.

    • Fresh

  8. The opening is absurdly acidic and smells strongly of alcohol (though some call that ‘aquatic’). It’s noticeable from afar or with a breeze, which can be pleasant, but up close it’s intense and heavy. Very masculine, good longevity, but low projection. I liked it on the first day, but by the second, I had no desire to wear it again. I wouldn’t recommend it.

    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Aquatic

  9. charlitos777

    It’s undoubtedly a good option for those hot, summery days, since its freshness is immediately noticeable to those around you, making them ask for the name of the fragrance in turn. The longevity is quite good, at least on my skin. Here, I disagree with some unfavorable comments about this refreshing cologne, as the pH of more than one hundred is certainly not favorable for this and many other different scents like Element by Hugo Boss, which makes many unfair assessments of fragrances discussed on this forum. But when these divergences arise, many risk having a very pleasant surprise when they hold the bottles in their hands and especially on their bodies. Here, the pH factor is what makes the difference, friends; it’s where some lose and others win. For me, Element by Hugo Boss has made me win by fixing it to fantasy!

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Summer

  10. charlitos777

    Excellent option for hot days; its freshness makes people ask for the name. Longevity is good on my skin. I disagree with negative comments: a pH over 100 doesn’t suit this cologne well, making those reviews unfair. These differences mean many risk a great surprise when testing it on their skin; pH is key, where some lose and others win. For me, Hugo Boss Element won out by sticking to reality rather than fantasy.

    • Fresh
    • Longevity

  11. Bramasole

    At first, it seemed rough and generic, but once it settles, it smells good on the skin. It’s not a great perfume; it follows the typical Hugo Boss line: fresh, casual, unobtrusive, and generic. They aren’t recognizable because they’re very common scents. With Element, the same applies: it’s pleasant, but you feel like you’ve smelled it a thousand times. In my opinion, it’s not worth the price for being such a common scent.

    • Fresh
    • Price

  12. Bramasole

    Although it seemed very rough and generic at first, once it settles, it leaves a quite pleasant scent on the skin. It’s not a great perfume, absolutely, and it follows the line of most Hugo Boss perfumes: fresh, casual, with little notoriety and quite generic. They aren’t easily recognizable because they result in very common scents. With Element, exactly the same happens: it’s pleasant, but you feel like you’ve smelled it many times. In my opinion, it’s not worth the price, as it’s a too-common scent.

    • Fresh
    • Price

  13. Paolo Kallfkurá

    The scents depend on each person’s experience and olfactory and taste demands… I must admit I enjoy a wide variety of aromas and I like this one quite a bit. Although sometimes I feel I don’t smell the perfume, it instantly returns fresh and invigorating, like clean air with a fairly simple and clean personality. It’s for daily use, more for very everyday occasions like going to the park, beach, or walking around the house… it doesn’t have much potential for conquest or for dates or night outings, but it fulfills its daytime function. Its longevity will depend on its use and on the luck each person has with their skin type. Still, I see it more as a youthful and discreet scent, for a preferred age range of 15 to 25. Although someone older can use it too, but at that age, the sense of smell is mostly more demanding.

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Night

  14. Paolo Kallfkurá

    It depends on each person’s olfactory experience. I like it quite a bit, though sometimes it doesn’t smell like perfume; instead, it instantly feels fresh and invigorating, like clean air with simple personality. It’s for daily use and everyday occasions like the park, beach, or home. It doesn’t have much potential for conquest or night dates, but it fulfills its daytime function. Longevity depends on each person’s skin, but I see it as a youthful, discreet scent for ages 15 to 25. Although someone older could wear it, at that age, the sense of smell tends to be more demanding.

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Night

  15. FanDeDuneVintage

    Hugo Element is a blast of freshness and energy; it smells super clean and is very easy to wear. However, to be honest, it’s a safe bet—something we already know well. It doesn’t leave me speechless or captivate me. There are plenty of similar aquatic scents out there. That said, I have to admit it’s gotten several compliments from girls and leaves a decent trail when I wear it. All Hugo Boss perfumes tend to have poor longevity, though this one isn’t terrible in terms of projection. It’s moderate, but noticeable. EDIT: In short, Hugo Element seems pleasant but not unforgettable. Also, I find it relatively pricey. If you like it, I think it’s worth a try. Scent: 7/10 Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 7.5/10 Price: 6/10

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Aquatic

  16. Fresh, citrusy, and gives a clean feeling; everything is great until you get to its longevity and sillage. I agree with previous reviews that in this regard, it’s extremely low. There must be an overvaluation of Hugo Boss by retail chains, because at importers you can find them for 30% or 40% of what they cost in big stores. I liked it and bought it for its good scent and good price (at an importer)—$39.60 compared to the $108.00 for the 90ml bottle at retail stores. And even ignoring its sillage and longevity, it delivers. You should have a Hugo Boss in your collection.

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Price

  17. roberto

    It’s very fresh and minty, a good scent. If true, it doesn’t last long, although I wore it at night and it had a good result. I’m not a fan of Hugo Boss at all, but my girlfriend liked it, so that’s why I bought it. Well, I wouldn’t buy it again, but it was good to try a different kind of scent.

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Night

  18. horaciohvmasek

    A fresh fragrance with a very good smell. When the scent evolves, it smells similar to Blue Seduction by Antonio Banderas; ideal for spring and summer daily use. The only drawback is its poor sillage and low durability, which is typical of Hugo Boss fragrances.

    • Fresh
    • Sillage
    • Summer
    • Spring