Hugo Dark Blue is a fragrance that clearly aims to surprise. It must be said that its bottle, shaped like a playful and modern shaker, instantly makes one want to see what it contains.
Released in 1999, Hugo Dark Blue is a masculine elixir dedicated to particularly euphoric evenings. While Hugo Dark Blue presents itself from the outset as a dynamic and addictive juice, it remains no less an ultra sexy fragrance that clings to the skin. This cocktail is sparkling and explosive down to its bottle, which for the occasion takes the shape of a shaker. Signed Alain Astori, Hugo Dark Blue is aimed at young, modern men who love music and the nightlife.
Hugo Dark Blue, an impertinent fragrant creation by Alain Astori
Alain Astori is a very discreet perfumer who works for IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances), a company based in New York. His first fragrance, Dunhill Editions, was released in 1984 and allowed Alain Astori to make a name for himself. Hugo Dark Blue is a spicy oriental composition. The choice of ingredients is innovative, even impertinent, as the composition combines cardamom, ginger and lime. Provocative, the composition sparkles as much as it seduces. It must be said that the '90s showcased novelty and bold creations. These were also the years that saw the emergence of the first gourmand fragrance in the history of perfumery, with Angel by Thierry Mugler (1992). Alain Astori therefore followed the trend of those years by offering, in turn, an impertinent composition. Alain Astori is also responsible for numerous fragrances such as Horizon pour Homme by Guy Laroche or Adidas 3 Extrême pour Lui by Adidas.
Hugo Dark Blue, notes with spicy and fresh scents
The opening of Hugo Dark Blue is unexpected and ultra sparkling, thanks to the presence of the citrus notes of lime and pink grapefruit. These notes are immediately heightened by ginger, which lends the whole a significant strength of character. Ginger is a herbaceous perennial plant. Its rhizome is fleshy and highly prized for its therapeutic benefits, but also for its scent. Ginger is grown in tropical, sunny regions, mainly in Asia, Japan or Africa. In perfumery, the rhizomes are steam-distilled to obtain essential oil. Ginger gives off spicy, woody and green tonalities. The heart of Hugo Dark Blue is meant to be ultra virile. Both aromatic and spicy, it combines clary sage with geranium and rosewood. Finally, the base is sensual thanks to the presence of benzoin, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver. Staying true to the spirit of the composition, the bottle is shaped like a shaker, offering an ultimate touch of daring.
Hugo Dark Blue, or the fragrance of mysterious nights. Youthful, spontaneous and ultra dynamic, Hugo Dark Blue is intended for trendy men who love music and the night. Bold, the composition is signed Alain Astori.