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Hugo XX Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo XX EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2007 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Caramel Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Caramel Oud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo XX EDT
Hugo XX is a divisive scent, loved by many for its nostalgia and soft femininity, but equally dismissed as generic or synthetic. Expect a pleasant, if unremarkable, fruity floral that might just be your signature or a headache in a bottle.
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Our Verdict - Caramel Oud EDP
This one's a real head-scratcher and polarising as hell. Forget the name, it's mostly a creamy white floral with sweet, nutty nuances, and absolutely zero oud. Some love its cosy, sweet embrace, others find it a messy, synthetic disappointment.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo XX EDT
Caramel Oud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 29% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 45% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 21%
Sandalwood 34% vs 25%
Amber 29% vs 25%
Only in Caramel Oud
Cashmeran 28%

Accords

Hugo XX Caramel Oud
100%
Fruity
69%
67%
Woody
100%
61%
Powdery
93%
58%
Musky
87%
77%
White Floral
83%
52%
Amber
83%
56%
Floral
69%
63%
Citrus
57%
Sweet
58%
56%
Rose
56%
Tropical
Animalic
48%
Fruity shared
100%
69%
Woody shared
67%
100%
Powdery shared
61%
93%
Musky shared
58%
87%
White Floral shared
77%
83%
Amber shared
52%
83%
Floral shared
56%
69%
Citrus shared
63%
57%
58%
56%
56%
48%

Performance

Hugo XX Caramel Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo XX

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and 'inoffensive' nature, often described as clean and simple, make it ideal for office and casual wear. While some reviewers find it sensual enough for a date, its lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events or sports.

Caramel Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its creamy, sweet profile and perceived good longevity make it great for dates and casual outings, but it might be a bit too much for a formal setting. The fruitiness prevents it from being oppressive in more professional environments, but it's not a light office scent.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, white floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo XX EDT
Caramel Oud EDP
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