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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
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Top Notes
Base Notes
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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
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean green, aromatic, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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