Hugo Man

This is an amazing and nostalgia scent. I would not wear this at night as sillage is very strong and last forever on my skin at about 6-8 hours which is not monster but amazing. I spray this at night the other day and I just getting bothered at night at how it kept smelling when I went to bed. I feel like this is one of the few colognes where I would not spray at night but only during day and it's mostly a summer/spring but I feel like this is good on all seasons. If your not a fan of green apple and lavender then stay away because the top note and middle note takes forever on my skin before it goes woody dry down on about 5 hours or so. I wish this was cheaper but got formulated and somehow got a bit stronger than the original. This is the only og scent that I know that got stronger instead of weaker since it's first release.

I'm a big fan of the Man. It goes on with a tangy burst of the green apple, which is only minimally sweet. The pungent fruity top is countered by a very damp mossy note, and the contrast is unique and very interesting. The apple top note is pretty short lived, and this quickly evolves to an herbal coniferous accord with some gentle sweetness underneath. The eventual dry down is a lovely dry woody scent that's no longer mossy and feels more like a rich mahogany blended with some cooler evergreens. Overall I very much enjoy the evolution and experience here. The performance is quite solid lasting me a good 8 hours, and for the just under $30 I paid for it this one is a very likeable masculine scent that's versatile, fresh, and unique.

One of the reasons I hike the three miles around a lake twice each day, weather permitting, is I love the smell of the woods. So while it's kind of old school for a men's fragrance (sort of surprising as this was introduced in 2021) the smell of wood, pine and fir trees evokes the outdoors for me. I don't do much camping these days, but there was a time when I did it most every weekend and this has that vibe. To me it doesn't come off like PineSol, Mrs. Meyers Lavender Laundry Soap, or any other cleaning product. Not like Pino Sylvestre's stuff, which is definitely cleaning product. This is a crisp, likeable and low price greenie. Not complex at all, and while the opening is sharp, the dry down is more likeable.

At first glance, there’s nothing particularly original about pairing mint with green apple—even soft drink manufacturers use that combo. And yet, Bob Aliano managed to turn this familiar duo into something genuinely interesting. Hugo Man is light and refreshing, yet masculine and aromatic. It’s also remarkably versatile. Still, I’d say it’s primarily geared toward younger men—it makes a great starting point for anyone new to the world of fragrance. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if more mature wearers also find something to enjoy here. Its popularity seems to spike every year with the arrival of spring and summer—and it’s easy to see why.

This was my go-to for all occasions, year round, many years before I started actually taking an interest in the world of fragrances. I feel it's still a fantastic one for the summertime, but perhaps not all the time. It also feels a little youthful for me now but I'll still finish my current bottle. Might not buy again simply because I personally feel as though I've outgrown it. That being said, it's probably going to be the first fragrance I buy for my son when he's older if they still make it. It performs very well and is a crowd pleaser. Would definitely recommend, especially for younger guys starting out.