L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Fraîche
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hugo XY
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Which Should You Buy?
A modern, crystalline take on masculinity - ultra-fresh, brisk, and quietly assertive. Perfect for warm days and active moments, it radiates understated confidence without ever shouting.
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 | 13% | 4% |
| Fruity | 5% | 8% |
| Green | 17% | 23% |
| Sweet | 7% | 8% |
| Warm | 12% | 4% |
| Woody | 14% | 17% |
| Earthy | 16% | 14% |
| Animalic | 8% | 13% |
| Fresh | 23% | 31% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The vibrant citrus and aromatic freshness make this ideal for spring and summer, delivering a cooling, invigorating effect in warm weather. Its lack of deep warmth or density means it fades in impact during colder months.
Occasions
Soft projection and a crisp, clean profile make it excellent for office, casual, and sporty situations where freshness is prized and boldness is unnecessary. Its understated character suits discreet occasions better than formal events.
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, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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