Is Perfume Parlour 201 Hug a dupe of Hugo Boss Hugo XX?

Hugo XX EDT

Hugo Boss by Daphné Bugey Original Favourite

201 Hug EDP

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Hugo XX Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo XX EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year 2007
££ Price Tier £
201 Hug Eau de Parfum bottle 201 Hug EDP
$25.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo XX EDT
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 - 201 Hug EDP
201 Hug targets Hugo Boss Hugo XX - the casual fruity-floral with its tart blackcurrant-and-litchi opening and creamy rice-basmati heart. The dupe captures the sweet, cuddly character but renders it flatter and sweeter, with the unusual basmati-rice nuance softened and the musk-amber drydown sitting close to the skin.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Hugo XX EDT A 201 Hug EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo XX EDT
201 Hug EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 45% vs 32%
Litchi 38% vs 34%
Musk 36% vs 40%
Sandalwood 34% vs 28%
Blackcurrant 31% vs 36%
Mandarin 29% vs 29%
Amber 29% vs 31%
Rice 28% vs 29%
Rose 26% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Litchi 38% vs 34%
Blackcurrant 31% vs 36%
Mandarin 29% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 45% vs 32%
Rice 28% vs 29%
Rose 26% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 40%
Sandalwood 34% vs 28%
Amber 29% vs 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Hugo XX 201 Hug
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

201 Hug

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The sweet fruity-floral wears best in mild spring and autumn weather where the blackcurrant and rose stay bright without turning heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

A cuddly, flirtatious fruity-floral suited to casual days, daily wear and date nights rather than formal settings.

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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Rice, Musk, Amber

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Hugo XX EDT
201 Hug EDP
Wide selection Amazon Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront $25.99 Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) Buy Best Value $25.99 Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $7.69/fl oz Buy
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