Hugo Just Different
Hugo Boss (2011)

The best way to think of this one, is not as Hugo Boss at all, but as Nautica Voyage "intense". I can't really use the fancier words the reviewers I rely on use. It's nice. The opening is exactly like, but lasts a bit longer than, Nautica. The drydown is non offensive, and what lingers after is clean. The wife doesn't say "you stink, what are you wearing", so that's A positive in my book.

This is fine. The "neutral" rating covers it perfectly.
Not saying that I don't like it: its a masculine, yet fresh & minty businesslike scent.
Would be perfect as a daily work scent to splash it on without giving it much attention I guess.

Classy, friendly, vibrant....just some of the words that come to mine when I wear Hugo Just Different.

The mint and basil are quite dominant in this scent; it does seem to change character from informal to more formal, with the spicy drydown. But it definitely has the dna of the original Hugo by Hugo Boss, though it takes a more refined and subtler turn.

This strikes me as a semi-formal, even formal, cologne for most seasons of the year. Hugo Just Different is, as some other reviewers have said, a safe scent to wear, but IMO it is one of the better of the Hugo flankers.

To me, this smells like a stronger mintier version of Beckham Signature. Gets me compliments the few times I've worn it. I won't buy it again though.. too safe, and I already have many safe fragrances that I reach for before this.

Surprisingly good, if a solid middle of the road office scent for the fume-head who wants not to overwhelm the office or guests at dinner.

It is not interesting or groundbreaking. Rather, it does what a good fragrance does: pays homage to the past, continues to evolve through the notes until dry down, and performs well enough to be modern/relevant.

Opens detergent (freesia/mint), then old school barber shop then patchouli. Dries sweet.

The mint opening - feature of some of HB's scents is nice, developing into a strong drydown with coriander providing a nice contrast. Later herbal-floral notes dominate, with fresia, gardenia and green notes clamouring for attention. The base is constructed on a labdanum skeleton that is fleshed out with a soft patchouli with mildly musky-spicy undertones. Very good silage with excellent projection are combined with four hours of longevity. Strong, confident and powerful, it is not too original but is substantial enough to -just - warrant a positive score. Good for autumn.