Is Perfume Parlour German Origins a dupe of Baldessarini Hugo Boss?
Hugo Boss EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2002 | Year | 1995 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
German Origins EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Hugo Boss
- German Origins
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grown-up scent, divisive for its mature character and hit-or-miss performance. It's often praised as a classic and unique offering from Boss, but some find it dated or simply too fleeting to matter. A proper 'love it or leave it' juice.
German Origins recreates the cool green-apple-and-mint freshness that made Hugo by Hugo Boss a 90s staple, drying down to aromatic pine and woods. The original's crisp clarity reads a touch flatter here, but it captures that clean, sporty character on a budget.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and often-cited average longevity make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated and elegant accord profile, particularly the amber and tobacco, also lends itself well to formal events and date nights.
Seasons
Cool green apple, mint and pine are warm-weather naturals, leaning spring through autumn.
Occasions
Fresh and sporty, it excels at casual and active daytime wear with enough cleanliness for the office.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Mint
Adds apple and basil, drops amber and bitter orange
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
German Origins EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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