Hugo Eau de Toilette vs German Origins Eau de Parfum

Hugo EDT

Hugo Boss by Bob Aliano
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German Origins EDP

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Hugo Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo EDT
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo EDT
Hugo by Hugo Boss is a proper '90s time capsule, divisive for its synthetic edge, but widely adored for its fresh, green apple-inflected charm. It's a classic that many started their fragrance journey with, still sparking nostalgia and debate today.
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Our Verdict - German Origins EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo EDT
German Origins EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 24% vs 25%
Lavender 21% vs 19%
Mint 21% vs 20%
Grapefruit 17% vs 19%
Basil 15% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Sage 27% vs 26%
Geranium 24% vs 26%
Carnation 24% vs 23%
Jasmine 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Cedar 32% vs 34%
Patchouli 27% vs 31%
Only in Hugo
Fir Resin 40%
Only in German Origins
Fir 34%

Accords

Hugo German Origins
100%
Aromatic
75%
94%
Fresh Spicy
77%
Green
80%
60%
Fresh
70%
67%
Woody
60%
55%
Fruity
50%
55%
Lavender
50%
Herbal
46%
Citrus
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
75%
Fresh Spicy
94%
Green shared
77%
80%
Fresh shared
60%
70%
Woody shared
67%
60%
Fruity shared
55%
50%
Lavender
55%
Herbal
50%
Citrus shared
46%
45%

Performance

Hugo German Origins
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the gym, with many reviewers specifically mentioning it for these occasions. While often cited as office-safe due to its inoffensive nature, its moderate sillage and energetic vibe might be a tad much for very formal settings.

German Origins

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Cool green apple, mint and pine are warm-weather naturals, leaning spring through autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Fresh and sporty, it excels at casual and active daytime wear with enough cleanliness for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, green, woody

Key Differences

Adds fir, drops fir resin

Where to buy

Hugo EDT
German Origins EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £17.25 Perfume Click - 30ml Buy Best Value £45.75 Paco Perfumerias - 200ml - £0.23/ml Buy
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40.00ml
The Beauty Store Cheapest 40ml £0.52/ml £20.99 Buy Escentual £1.10/ml £44.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.10/ml £44.00 Buy
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47.00ml
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50.00ml
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75.00ml
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90.00ml
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100.00ml
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125.00ml
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200.00ml
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Refills (3)

Notino Refill 150ml £0.33/ml £49.50 Buy Fragrance Click UK Refill 200ml £0.32/ml £64.25 Buy Paco Perfumerias Refill 200ml £0.33/ml £65.80 Buy

Gift sets (2)

The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 50ml £1.00/ml £50.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 100ml £0.86/ml £85.50 Buy

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