Hugo XY EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | 2005 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Glacier EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A divisive budget freshie that delivers a strong initial blast of cooling freshness, but its longevity and sillage are widely criticised. Some find it a decent, affordable dupe for Cool Water, while others dismiss it as cheap and synthetic.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear, office settings (due to poor performance), and active pursuits. However, the limited longevity and sillage mean it's not ideal for dates or formal events where stronger presence is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean green, fresh spicy, aromatic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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