Boss Pure (2008)
by Hugo Boss

Since no one has listed the notes for Boss Pure, I will start by giving them (derived from the Boss fragrances website):

Top notes: fig water, Mediterranean citrus
Heart notes: lily, hyacinth
Base notes: massola wood, tree moss

I dislike the opening. It has citric tartness, but nothing that helps one discern what type of fruit it is. While I love citrus fruits, I find mere tartness in fragrance to be boring. This is coupled with a watery note, which I find equally unappealing. In the drydown, the tartness disappears and Pure becomes smooth and woody. Throughout it remains unremarkable.

I give it a neutral rating, as I would classify Pure as an inoffensive, fresh, clean scent.

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Smells like fresh grapefruit (sour, not sweet) and freshly cut grass. It's much more sour than sweet, and the opening is overly fresh.

The dry-down sweetens up just a tad, and the sourness becomes a little subdued. But overall, it still smells like sour grapefruit and freshly cut grass.

Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. I think I'll have to pass on this one.

Having never been a fan of Boss frags, "Pure" pleasantly surprised me! After first experiencing it on a card, I was intrigued by the light, dare I say "fresh" properties of this fragrance. The following weekend, I happened to be in Nordstrom's, and the SA at the men's frag counter was pushing Pure. Two sprays on my neck, and I was hooked. Within 15 minutes of walking around the mall, I'd had two inquiries as to what I was wearing; went back and bought a bottle.
Pure has good sillage and for me, excellent longevity. It's light and crisp, and has proven to be a good choice for the office. When first applied, the top notes are quite bold, but it quickly settles down and mellows into mildly spicy, citrusy, full-bodied accords.

When you first spray this cologne on your skin it smells very citrusy. Then after about 5 minutes it just smells like soap. None the less, I still really enjoy it. It smells very clean like you just stepped out of the shower. Smells like pure soap. If you like that kind of scent then definitely buy Boss Pure.

A clean and fresh aquatic fragrance, without sharp open notes.

Nice for summer.

Boss Pure is a fresh, clean, lightly citrus-y, aquatic scent balanced by a floral heart. Drys down to a woody, slightly vanillic note. Decent longevity for an EdT (3-4 hrs). Nice enough but nothing special here. Definitely aimed at the younger crowd who want something different... but not too different.