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Which Should You Buy?
This is a mass-appealing, fresh, and clean aromatic fougere. While some find it uninspired, its versatility and enjoyable profile make it a solid everyday choice, especially for the price. If you want a freshie that just works, this is it.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 8% |
| Floral | 10% | 4% |
| Fruity | 1% | 8% |
| Green | 27% | 23% |
| Sweet | 1% | 8% |
| Warm | 2% | 4% |
| Woody | 18% | 17% |
| Earthy | 7% | 14% |
| Animalic | 7% | 13% |
| Fresh | 38% | 31% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear and highly versatile for casual outings. While not overly formal, its elegant touch from lavender allows it to pass in some formal settings, but perhaps not a date night where you want to stand out.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Mint, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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