Is Perfume Parlour 910 Hug a dupe of Hugo Boss Hugo XY?
Hugo XY EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
910 Hug EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
910 Hug targets Hugo Boss Hugo XY - the fresh woody-aromatic masculine with its pear-and-citrus opening, cool minty heart and clean cedar base. The dupe captures the crisp, 'forest after rain' character but renders it flatter, and since the original already has modest performance, the dupe sits even closer to the skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
The fresh citrus, mint and clean woods are at their best in warm spring and summer weather where the crispness shines.
Occasions
A clean, easy daytime masculine suited to casual wear, sport, the office and daily use rather than formal occasions.
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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cedar
Adds citron
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Lowest Upfront
£22.81
The Beauty Store - 100ml
Buy
Best Value
£22.81
The Beauty Store - 100ml - £0.23/ml
Buy
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