Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum vs Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Sun Garden

Extrait	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	1999
££	Price Tier	££

Hugo Dark Blue

ScentArt

View live ScentArt Sun Garden

B

Hugo Dark Blue

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum

A citrus-herbal daytime burst of bergamot, lemon and basil lifted by ginger and white grapefruit, grounded by cypress and vetiver. A sun-bright aromatic for warm-weather daily wear.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Divisive and complex, Hugo Dark Blue evokes strong opinions. Some adore its fresh, spicy-sweet uniqueness, especially its 'cola vibe,' while others find it generic, synthetic, or even nauseating. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following for its distinct character and nostalgic appeal.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	32%	24%
Floral	2%	4%
Fruity	3%	2%
Green	19%	12%
Sweet	4%	14%
Warm	21%	17%
Woody	18%	25%
Earthy	8%	12%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	29%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sun Garden Extrait

Hugo Dark Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 33% vs 17%

Only in Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum

Basil 33% Bergamot 33%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Ginger 24% Grapefruit 21% Orange 19% Lime 18%

Only in Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum

Grapefruit 20% Ginger 20% Chili 20% Cedar 20% Rosemary 20%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Cypress 24% Cardamom 20% Mahogany 20% Geranium 19% Sage 17%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 33% vs 18%

Only in Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum

Cypress 33% Amber 33%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 23% Cedar 22% Benzoin 19% Patchouli 18%

Accords

Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

100%

Green

85%

Citrus

100%

54%

Woody

76%

70%

Aromatic

71%

25%

Fresh Spicy

71%

Vanilla

50%

25%

Warm Spicy

48%

39%

Fresh

45%

Green

100%

Citrus shared

85%

100%

Woody shared

54%

76%

Aromatic shared

70%

71%

Fresh Spicy shared

25%

71%

Vanilla

50%

Warm Spicy shared

25%

48%

Fresh shared

39%

45%

Performance

Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sun Garden Extrait de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Bergamot, lemon, basil and grapefruit over cypress and vetiver create a sun-bright aromatic-citrus structure that shines in spring and summer. Too light for winter; the woody drydown just about stretches into early fall.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Arm's-length projection and clean citrus-aromatic character make it office-safe and sport-tolerant; casual daytime is the primary fit. Lacks the gravitas for formal evenings.

Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its versatile citrus-ginger opening makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, providing an 'energy burst' as noted by reviewers. The woody, spicy drydown with vanilla provides enough warmth for dates, but its often-criticised average performance and lack of profound depth keep it from being a top pick for formal events or a consistently strong choice for the office.