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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.
Utterly generic. This one's an "on discount in the supermarket checkout aisle" kind of fragrance. It aims for mass appeal and lands squarely in the middle of nowhere. Don't bother.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 13% |
| Floral | 4% | 8% |
| Fruity | 8% | 10% |
| Green | 23% | 19% |
| Sweet | 8% | 8% |
| Warm | 4% | 12% |
| Woody | 17% | 14% |
| Earthy | 14% | 10% |
| Animalic | 13% | 10% |
| Fresh | 31% | 32% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
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
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive nature and low sillage make it suitable for office wear. However, its lack of character means it will struggle to make an impact on a date or formal occasion.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Green, Aromatic accords and Mint, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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