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Hugo Urban Journey Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo Urban Journey EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
City Travel Eau de Parfum bottle City Travel EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo Urban Journey EDT
Divisive. Some reckon it's a solid, unique daily driver with a distinctive tea note, while others dismiss it as forgettable and generic, with performance that's a bit of a joke. Try before you buy, obviously, but don't expect miracles.
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Our Verdict - City Travel EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hugo Hugo Boss - Hugo Urban Journey. Built around Black Tea, Guaiac Wood, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Hugo Hugo Boss - Hugo Urban Journey.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo Urban Journey EDT
City Travel EDP

Notes

Hugo Urban Journey
City Travel

Top Notes

Only in Hugo Urban Journey
Green 51% Floral 49%
Only in Hugo Urban Journey
Tea 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 43% vs 100%
Only in Hugo Urban Journey
Guaiac Wood 57%

Accords

Hugo Urban Journey City Travel
100%
Green
72%
Woody
70%
69%
Floral
Sweet
50%
45%
Fresh
41%
Powdery
100%
Woody shared
72%
70%
69%
50%
45%
41%

Performance

Hugo Urban Journey City Travel
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo Urban Journey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Most reviews point to weak performance and gentle projection, making it suitable for close-quarters wear. Its fresh, clean profile with green and tea notes makes it an ideal choice for the office or casual day wear where discretion is key.

City Travel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, woody 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 woody 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
4%
Key Similarities

Both share Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo Urban Journey EDT
City Travel EDP
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