What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is lavender and aldehydes. The heart brings violet and clary sage. On the skin it settles into leather and sandalwood. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 1994
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Elements notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Hugo Boss Elements EDC in detail
Hugo Boss is the house behind Elements EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Elements price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir but less than Azzaro and Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like violet and leather. Less obvious notes include lemon, caraway and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.22 out of 5.
Best season for Elements
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Azzaro and Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Elements dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (12 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (10 shared notes), Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense (12 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (12 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
Can women wear Elements?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Elements come out?
It came out in 1994.
How strong is it?
Medium: people near you can smell it.