Hugo XX EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2007 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
201 Hug EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The sweet fruity-floral wears best in mild spring and autumn weather where the blackcurrant and rose stay bright without turning heavy.
Occasions
A cuddly, flirtatious fruity-floral suited to casual days, daily wear and date nights rather than formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, woody, musky
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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