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Hugo Red Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Red EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2013 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
German Ruby For Men Eau de Parfum bottle German Ruby For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Red EDP
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 - German Ruby For Men EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo Red EDP
German Ruby For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 29% vs 36%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 24%
Galbanum 15% vs 18%
Only in Hugo Red
Mineral 30%
Only in German Ruby For Men
Metallic Notes 22%
Shared Notes
Rhubarb 41% vs 33%
Pineapple 37% vs 38%
Cedar 20% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Amber 50% vs 46%
Tonka Bean 49% vs 53%

Accords

Hugo Red German Ruby For Men
100%
Fruity
60%
97%
Sweet
76%
Citrus
85%
81%
Green
80%
Aromatic
50%
79%
Metallic
Fresh
65%
60%
Amber
45%
52%
Tropical
46%
Woody
40%
Fruity shared
100%
60%
97%
Citrus shared
76%
85%
81%
Aromatic shared
80%
50%
79%
65%
Amber shared
60%
45%
52%
Woody shared
46%
40%

Performance

Hugo Red German Ruby For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo Red

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.

German Ruby For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A zesty citrus-fruity freshener built for warm weather: grapefruit and pineapple sparkle in spring and summer and feel thin in the cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

An easygoing fresh masculine for casual, daily and sporty wear, clean enough for the office but too informal for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, aromatic, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Red EDP
German Ruby For Men EDP
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