Is Perfume Parlour City Travel a dupe of Hugo Boss Hugo Urban Journey?
Hugo Urban Journey EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
City Travel EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood
Adds black tea, drops floral notes and green notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Hugo Urban Journey EDT
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City Travel EDP
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