by Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic is a uniquely sweet, powdery vanilla scent with a distinct bran note that gives it a baked pastry, almost cereal-like character. It opens with a light, fresh fruitiness—reminiscent of dark cherry or maninka—before settling into a rich, dark vanilla backbone with a slight floury, praline-like quality. The dry down is smooth, slightly sweet, and surprisingly well-blended, evoking the feel of a vanilla-heavy dessert like a croissant or churro. Notable for its longevity, the fragrance performs well beyond average, lasting over 10 hours on skin and leaving a faint but pleasant vanillic trail even after 12 hours. It projects moderately with strong sillage by the end of the first hour, then draws back to an intimate, close-up diffusion. The scent is universally appealing with unisex leanings, earning praise from those who love gourmands or sweet vanilla scents, especially in colder seasons. However, the scent is linear and lacks dynamic complexity, making it feel simple and predictable to some. It's a personal favorite for those who enjoy well-executed sweet vanilla fragrances but may miss its niche appeal if they prefer more structure or sharper olfactory contrasts.