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Hugo Boss Boss Alive

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Hugo Boss

Boss Alive

perfume · 50 ml · Fragrance

Hugo Boss Boss Alive is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Coumarin), drying alcohol and chemical UV filters (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£89.00at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Full ingredient list, decoded

25 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  2. 2Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  3. 3Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  4. 4Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB sunlight,…Chemical UV filters
  5. 5LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  6. 6CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  7. 7LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  8. 8HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
  9. 9Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  10. 10Benzophenone-3Chemical UV filters
  11. 11Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters
  12. 12Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
  13. 13GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  16. 16Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
  17. 17IsoeugenolIsoeugenol is a fragrance ingredient with a warm, spicy, clove-like scent, used to give…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19CinnamalCinnamal is the label name for cinnamaldehyde, the aroma molecule that gives cinnamon…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
  22. 22Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23CI 14700 (Red 4)
  24. 24CI 19140 (Yellow 5)
  25. 25CI 60730 (Ext. Violet 2)

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3614228830515, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#2)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#5), Coumarin (#6), Linalool (#7), Hydroxycitronellal (#8), Benzyl Salicylate (#9), Geraniol (#13), Citral (#14), Isoeugenol (#17), Citronellol (#18), Cinnamal (#19), Benzyl Alcohol (#20), Benzyl Benzoate (#22)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#1), Alcohol (#15)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (#4), Benzophenone-3 (#10), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (#11), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (#12)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hugo Boss Boss Alive fragrance-free?

No. Hugo Boss Boss Alive contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 2 of 25).

Does Hugo Boss Boss Alive contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Hugo Boss Boss Alive pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.