90%
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Hugo XX Eau de Parfum bottle Hugo XX
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Cubic Eau de Parfum bottle Cubic

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo XX
Hugo XX is a divisive scent, loved by many for its nostalgia and soft femininity, but equally dismissed as generic or synthetic. Expect a pleasant, if unremarkable, fruity floral that might just be your signature or a headache in a bottle.
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Our Verdict - Cubic
A fresh, soapy all-rounder that's a crowd-pleaser and a safe blind buy. It’s got mass appeal for those who love a clean scent, but don't expect anything groundbreaking - it's a familiar vibe done well.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 15%
Floral 26% 19%
Fruity 21% 21%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 31% 26%
Warm 6% 11%
Woody 11% 10%
Earthy 4% 11%
Animalic 13% 10%
Fresh 11% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo XX EdP
Cubic EdP

Notes

Accords

Hugo XX Cubic
100%
Fruity
100%
67%
Woody
97%
52%
Amber
93%
63%
Citrus
87%
77%
White Floral
63%
61%
Powdery
76%
58%
Musky
66%
Iris
66%
Sweet
61%
56%
Rose
56%
Floral
52%
56%
Tropical
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
67%
97%
Amber shared
52%
93%
Citrus shared
63%
87%
White Floral shared
77%
63%
Powdery shared
61%
76%
Musky shared
58%
66%
66%
61%
56%
Floral shared
56%
52%
56%

Performance

Hugo XX Cubic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo XX

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and 'inoffensive' nature, often described as clean and simple, make it ideal for office and casual wear. While some reviewers find it sensual enough for a date, its lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events or sports.

Cubic

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This scent leans heavily towards daily wear and office-appropriate settings due to its fresh, soapy character and moderate sillage after the initial burst. While versatile, it's generally deemed too casual for formal events or a special date night, as it lacks the 'spicy and fun' elements some might prefer for those occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
88%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, White Floral, Woody accords and Blackcurrant, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo XX
Cubic
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