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Perfect Eau de Toilette bottle Perfect EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2022 Year 1995
££ Price Tier £
German Origins Eau de Parfum bottle German Origins EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perfect EDT
A divisive freshie a like-it-or-loathe-it clean take on the original. This offers a bright, effervescent, and sometimes 'shampooey' or 'soapy' experience, with some finding it perfectly aquatic and clean, while others are put off by a 'sour' or 'spitty' edge.
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Our Verdict - German Origins EDP
German Origins recreates the cool green-apple-and-mint freshness that made Hugo by Hugo Boss a 90s staple, drying down to aromatic pine and woods. The original's crisp clarity reads a touch flatter here, but it captures that clean, sporty character on a budget.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Perfect EDT
German Origins EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 34%
Only in German Origins
Fir 34% Patchouli 32%

Accords

Perfect German Origins
74%
Green
80%
51%
Aromatic
75%
Fresh
70%
66%
Woody
60%
58%
Floral
Fruity
50%
Citrus
45%
Green shared
74%
80%
Aromatic shared
51%
75%
70%
Woody shared
66%
60%
58%
50%
45%

Performance

Perfect German Origins
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Perfect

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This EDT is light and inoffensive, making it an excellent choice for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. Its 'shampooey' and 'aquatic' nature also lends itself well to post-shower and warm-weather sport, though the limited longevity means frequent reapplication is needed.

German Origins

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Cool green apple, mint and pine are warm-weather naturals, leaning spring through autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Fresh and sporty, it excels at casual and active daytime wear with enough cleanliness for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
77%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Perfect EDT
German Origins EDP
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