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Hugo XY Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo XY EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2007 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Coton Chic Eau de Parfum bottle Coton Chic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo XY EDT
Hugo XY is a decent, airy green-fruity scent that's sadly hampered by its frankly abysmal performance. Many love the smell, calling it unique and pleasant, but most agree it simply doesn't stick around. A good daily scent if you don't mind reapplying.
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Our Verdict - Coton Chic EDP
Coton Chic is a solid, no-nonsense aromatic that’s been doing the simple, fresh thing well for ages. If you want something reliably clean without fuss, this is your mate. Not exciting, but definitely not a miss.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo XY EDT
Coton Chic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 30% vs 37%
Only in Hugo XY
Cedar 35% Pear 34%
Only in Coton Chic
Rosemary 31% Mint 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 53% vs 60%
Patchouli 46% vs 39%

Accords

Hugo XY Coton Chic
100%
Green
71%
83%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Fresh Spicy
94%
77%
Woody
58%
52%
Citrus
67%
49%
Musky
67%
47%
Powdery
52%
46%
Patchouli
48%
Green shared
100%
71%
Aromatic shared
83%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
88%
94%
Woody shared
77%
58%
Citrus shared
52%
67%
Musky shared
49%
67%
Powdery shared
47%
52%
Patchouli shared
46%
48%

Performance

Hugo XY Coton Chic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo XY

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive nature and poor longevity make it perfect for the office where subtlety is key, and ideal for casual and sport use. It's too light for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent is preferred.

Coton Chic

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh aromatic profile makes it an excellent choice for the office or casual daytime wear, offering a professional yet relaxed vibe. While not an obvious clubbing scent, its subtle elegance could work for a relaxed date or informal gathering.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo XY EDT
Coton Chic EDP
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