Fragrances inspired by Hugo Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Jasmine, Apple
The main difference
Adds fir, drops canadian fir balsam
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Canadian Fir Balsam, Cedar, Lavender
The main difference
Adds basil and carnation, drops oakmoss
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Lavender
The main difference
Adds apple and basil, drops birch and violet
Our verdict
Hugo and Real Commander both feature aromatic lavender and sage, but diverge significantly in overall character.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Lavender, Sage
The main difference
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops apple and basil
Choose The Real Commander when
You prefer a modern, sweet, and warm fragrance.
What they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Jasmine, Apple
The main difference
Adds fir, drops canadian fir balsam
What they share
Shares 7 of its 23 notes, including Lavender, Jasmine, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and angelica, drops apple and canadian fir balsam
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Lavender, Apple, Geranium
The main difference
Adds amberwood and bergamot, drops basil and canadian fir balsam
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds apple and canadian fir balsam, drops cardamom and coriander
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Hugo Boss. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.