Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 128 Hugo Boss Hugo a dupe of Hugo Boss Hugo?
Hugo EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
128 Hugo Boss Hugo EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
128 HU follows Hugo Boss Hugo's green-apple-and-herbs template closely enough to work as a cheap daily alternative, though the fir-cedar base thins out fast next to the original's fougere depth.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A green, fresh-air scent that works spring through summer and cools off in winter.
Occasions
Comfortable daily casual and light-office wear; not formal enough for evenings.
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 11 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Jasmine, Apple
Adds fir, drops canadian fir balsam
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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