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Hugo XY Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo XY EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2007 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Stay Cool Eau de Parfum bottle Stay Cool EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hugo XY EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Stay Cool EDP
This one's a bit of a damp squib. Unless you fancy smelling faintly of saltwater and talcum powder with zero lasting power, you can give 'Stay Cool' a miss. There are far better fresh scents out there.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hugo XY EDT
Stay Cool EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 53% vs 31%
Only in Hugo XY
Patchouli 46%
Only in Stay Cool
Vetiver 42% Woody 26%

Accords

Hugo XY Stay Cool
100%
Green
61%
83%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Fresh Spicy
62%
77%
Woody
73%
Fresh
56%
Aquatic
55%
52%
Citrus
49%
Musky
50%
Fruity
48%
47%
Powdery
46%
Patchouli
Earthy
45%
Amber
45%
Green shared
100%
61%
Aromatic shared
83%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
88%
62%
Woody shared
77%
73%
56%
55%
52%
Musky shared
49%
50%
48%
47%
46%
45%
45%

Performance

Hugo XY Stay Cool
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Hugo XY

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.

Stay Cool

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its poor projection and longevity make it unsuitable for most occasions where you want to be noticed. It might just pass for a casual, personal fresh scent, but reviews suggest even that is a stretch.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
77%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hugo XY EDT
Stay Cool EDP
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