Hugo Red
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
German Ruby For Men
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Hugo Boss Hugo Red, the zesty grapefruit-pineapple masculine. German Ruby captures the slightly spicy citrus opening and pineapple-rhubarb drydown that define the original, but renders the ozonic-metallic facet flatter and the amber-tonka base lighter, losing a little of the original's polish.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 11% |
| Floral | 4% | 4% |
| Fruity | 21% | 20% |
| Green | 12% | 11% |
| Sweet | 27% | 28% |
| Warm | 17% | 17% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 8% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 19% | 21% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A zesty citrus-fruity freshener built for warm weather: grapefruit and pineapple sparkle in spring and summer and feel thin in the cold.
Occasions
An easygoing fresh masculine for casual, daily and sporty wear, clean enough for the office but too informal for formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fruity, Aromatic accords and Grapefruit, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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