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Hugo Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Crimson Spirit For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Crimson Spirit For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Intense EDP
This one's a divisive affair. Hugo Intense swings between 'masterpiece' and 'synthetic headache' for many. Expect a bold, sweet apple that leans fresh rather than foodie, all backed by a surprisingly clean leather base. Love it or hate it, it's definitely not boring.
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Our Verdict - Crimson Spirit For Men EDP
Perfume Parlour's version of Hugo Boss's Hugo Intense. The youthful, spicy red-apple-and-cinnamon opening that defines the original is captured, with Crimson Spirit smoothing out the original's sometimes-synthetic edge into a warmer, fuller fruity-spicy take.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo Intense EDP
Crimson Spirit For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Red Apple 33% vs 32%
Cinnamon 27% vs 26%
Lime 20% vs 20%
Grapefruit 18% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Geranium 50% vs 50%
Thyme 49% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Leather 35% vs 30%
Cedar 34% vs 38%
Patchouli 29% vs 30%

Accords

Hugo Intense Crimson Spirit For Men
100%
Aromatic
55%
98%
Warm Spicy
70%
94%
Citrus
92%
Cinnamon
87%
Fruity
80%
78%
Woody
60%
64%
Leather
62%
Sweet
52%
Herbal
Fresh
50%
Aromatic shared
100%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
98%
70%
94%
92%
Fruity shared
87%
80%
Woody shared
78%
60%
64%
62%
52%
50%

Performance

Hugo Intense Crimson Spirit For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and sweet-spicy profile make it a bit much for the office but perfect for casual outings and dates. While some reviews suggest year-round versatility, the intensity pushes it towards cooler weather and less formal settings.

Crimson Spirit For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The spicy red apple, cinnamon and woody-leather profile suits cooler autumn and winter wear with enough fruit-freshness for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

A youthful, energetic scent ideal for casual and daily wear, with the warmth for cool-weather dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Intense EDP
Crimson Spirit For Men EDP
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