84%
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Hugo Red Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Red
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
King Eau de Parfum bottle King

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Red Eau de Parfum
Hugo Red is a divisive, quirky blend of fruity sweetness and metallic edge. You'll either love its unique, energetic profile or find its synthetic side a bit nauseating. Definitely a 'try before you buy' kind of scent, but compelling for those who dare to be different.
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Our Verdict - King Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a divisive scent. King by Fragrance World is a bold, fruity bomb that some will adore for its unique, green mango depth, while others will find its pungent undertones off-putting. It's an acquired taste that demands patience and rewards with individuality.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 4% 3%
Fruity 21% 30%
Green 12% 8%
Sweet 27% 25%
Warm 17% 21%
Woody 9% 10%
Earthy 14% 12%
Animalic 3% 8%
Fresh 19% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo Red EdP
King EdP

Notes

Only in Hugo Red Eau de Parfum
Rhubarb 41% Pineapple 38% Cedar 21%
Only in King Eau de Parfum
Mango 42% Ginger 31% Amber 27%
Only in Hugo Red Eau de Parfum
Amber 51% Tonka Bean 49%

Accords

Hugo Red Eau de Parfum King Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
100%
97%
Sweet
70%
81%
Green
52%
80%
Aromatic
62%
79%
Metallic
76%
Citrus
50%
52%
Tropical
71%
60%
Amber
52%
46%
Woody
45%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
97%
70%
Green shared
81%
52%
Aromatic shared
80%
62%
79%
Citrus shared
76%
50%
Tropical shared
52%
71%
Amber shared
60%
52%
Woody shared
46%
45%

Performance

Hugo Red Eau de Parfum King Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate performance and a fresh, uplifting vibe, Hugo Red suits casual wear and could work in an office setting if applied sparingly. Its uniqueness and playful fruitiness make it interesting for a casual date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

King Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

King leans casual and date-appropriate due to its bold, sweet, and tropical character, which might be too much for formal or sporty settings. Its moderate projection makes it suitable for closer encounters, though some find it abrasive straight after spraying.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
76%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Tropical, Sweet accords and Rhubarb, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Red Eau de Parfum
King Eau de Parfum
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