Is Perfume Parlour Noire Cyan For Men a dupe of Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue?

Hugo Dark Blue EDT

Hugo Boss by Alain Astori, Béatrice Piquet Original Favourite

Noire Cyan For Men EDP

Perfume Parlour Inspired Favourite

Comparison

90%

Estimated similarity

Hugo Dark Blue EDT Hugo Boss · 1999 M Original

Noire Cyan For Men EDP Perfume Parlour M Inspired

Top

Ginger

Grapefruit

Orange

Lime

Lemon

Heart

Cypress

Cardamom

Mahogany

Geranium

Sage

Base

Vanilla

Cedar

Benzoin

Vetiver

Patchouli

Top

Orange

Ginger

Grapefruit

Heart

Mahogany

Cypress

Sage

Base

Patchouli

Benzoin

Vetiver

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Hugo Dark Blue EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
1999	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Noire Cyan For Men EDP

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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Dark Blue EDT

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.

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Our Verdict - Noire Cyan For Men EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dark Blue - a citrus fragrance led by Orange, Ginger, Grapefruit, with warm spicy depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Hugo Dark Blue EDT A Noire Cyan For Men EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Hugo Dark Blue EDT

Noire Cyan For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cypress 24% vs 33%

Ginger 23% vs 33%

Grapefruit 21% vs 28%

Mahogany 19% vs 38%

Orange 18% vs 37%

Benzoin 18% vs 33%

Vetiver 18% vs 28%

Patchouli 17% vs 38%

Sage 17% vs 28%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue

Vanilla 23% Cedar 22% Cardamom 20% Geranium 19% Lime 18% Lemon 18%

Shared Notes

Ginger 23% vs 33%

Grapefruit 21% vs 28%

Orange 18% vs 37%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue

Lime 18% Lemon 18%

Shared Notes

Cypress 24% vs 33%

Mahogany 19% vs 38%

Sage 17% vs 28%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue

Cardamom 20% Geranium 19%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 18% vs 33%

Vetiver 18% vs 28%

Patchouli 17% vs 38%

Only in Hugo Dark Blue

Vanilla 23% Cedar 22%

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

Hugo Dark Blue Noire Cyan For Men

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo Dark Blue

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.

Noire Cyan For Men

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Its citrus, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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.

Overall scent match

90%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Mahogany, Orange, Grapefruit

Key Differences

Without cardamom and cedar