Hugo XY Eau de Parfum vs Shades Eau de Parfum

Hugo XY

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

Shades

ScentArt

A

Hugo XY

B

Shades

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo XY Eau de Parfum

Hugo XY is a decent, airy green-fruity scent that's sadly hampered by its frankly abysmal performance. Many love the smell, calling it unique and pleasant, but most agree it simply doesn't stick around. A good daily scent if you don't mind reapplying.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Shades Eau de Parfum

Armaf Shades is a surprisingly good everyday staple that manages to be both fresh and warm. It delivers a clean, sharp, masculine barbershop vibe with a fruity twist, making it a safe choice that punches above its price point.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	10%
Floral	4%	11%
Fruity	8%	10%
Green	23%	18%
Sweet	8%	11%
Warm	4%	8%
Woody	17%	23%
Earthy	14%	9%
Animalic	13%	10%
Fresh	31%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Hugo XY EdP

Shades EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 30% vs 17%

Only in Hugo XY Eau de Parfum

Cedar 35% Pear 34%

Only in Shades Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 21% Pineapple 17% Plum 16% Lime 15% Cardamom 14%

Only in Hugo XY Eau de Parfum

Mint 51% Basil 49%

Only in Shades Eau de Parfum

Cedar 26% Rosemary 20% Geranium 19% Jasmine 17% Sage 17%

Shared Notes

Musk 53% vs 20%

Patchouli 46% vs 17%

Only in Shades Eau de Parfum

Cedar 22% Sandalwood 21% Ambergris 20%

Accords

Hugo XY Eau de Parfum Shades Eau de Parfum

100%

Green

77%

Woody

100%

83%

Aromatic

98%

88%

Fresh Spicy

77%

52%

Citrus

77%

Fruity

74%

Warm Spicy

72%

Sweet

67%

47%

Powdery

58%

Ozonic

58%

49%

Musky

54%

46%

Patchouli

Green

100%

Woody shared

77%

100%

Aromatic shared

83%

98%

Fresh Spicy shared

88%

77%

Citrus shared

52%

77%

Fruity

74%

Warm Spicy

72%

Sweet

67%

Powdery shared

47%

58%

Ozonic

58%

Musky shared

49%

54%

Patchouli

46%

Performance

Hugo XY Eau de Parfum Shades Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo XY Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive nature and poor longevity make it perfect for the office where subtlety is key, and ideal for casual and sport use. It's too light for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent is preferred.

Shades Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it perfect for office or casual wear without being overpowering. The woody and aromatic accords, coupled with a hint of fruit, also lend themselves well to a relaxed date or daytime formal settings.