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Hugo Red Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo Red EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Reade Eau de Parfum bottle Reade 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 - Reade EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No 9 Lafayette Street - a amber fragrance led by Bergamot, Flowers, Coriander, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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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
Reade EDP

Notes

Accords

Hugo Red Reade
100%
Fruity
54%
97%
Sweet
42%
60%
Amber
90%
81%
Green
80%
Aromatic
79%
Metallic
76%
Citrus
78%
Vanilla
66%
52%
Tropical
46%
Woody
Fruity shared
100%
54%
Sweet shared
97%
42%
Amber shared
60%
90%
81%
80%
79%
Citrus shared
76%
78%
66%
52%
46%

Performance

Hugo Red Reade
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Reade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the amber, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the amber accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
76%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Red EDP
Reade EDP
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