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Hugo Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Extreme EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2016 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver Eau de Toilette bottle Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Extreme EDP
A turbocharged green apple burst rides on waves of clean herbs and woods, delivering the iconic Hugo freshness in a more intense, lasting EDP style. For those who want to stand out with crisp, energetic modernity.
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Our Verdict - Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT
A divisive scent that’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, particularly for fans of the original Kouros. Many find it a pleasant, modern fruity-aromatic, while others decry it as generic and a betrayal of the iconic nameplate. It's safe, but not for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo Extreme EDP
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT

Notes

Hugo Extreme
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver

Top Notes

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Sage 32% vs 100%
Only in Hugo Extreme
Lavender 37% Geranium 31%
Only in Hugo Extreme
Fir Resin 52% Cedar 48%
Only in Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
Amber 56% Woody 44%

Accords

Hugo Extreme Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
100%
Aromatic
100%
Amber
97%
60%
Fruity
95%
50%
Herbal
91%
70%
Woody
88%
80%
Green
62%
Fresh
71%
Musky
48%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
97%
Fruity shared
60%
95%
Herbal shared
50%
91%
Woody shared
70%
88%
Green shared
80%
62%
71%
48%

Performance

Hugo Extreme Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

The vibrant green apple, aromatic herbs, and fresh spicy profile make this a top choice for spring and summer, while its subtle woody base keeps it versatile into the fall. It lacks the heaviness or warmth for true winter performance.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Bright, crisp, and clean, Hugo Extreme is office and casual-ready, never overwhelming yet distinct. Its energetic freshness adapts well for daytime dates or light sporting use, but lacks the gravitas for formal occasions.

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, and its strong projection means it can work for dates without being too overwhelming. The fruitiness might be a bit too playful for formal wear, and while not beastly, its good performance means a lighter hand for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, green, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Extreme EDP
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT
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