Fragrances inspired by Hugo Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
Hugo Intense
Hugo Boss
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Geranium, Leather, Red Apple
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Cedar, Thyme
The main difference
Adds lime and red apple, drops amber and anise
What they share
Shares 2 of its 13 notes, including Patchouli, Leather
The main difference
Adds artemisia and bergamot, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Cinnamon, Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and bay leaf, drops cedar and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Cedar, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amberwood and benzoin, drops cinnamon and geranium
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds apple and basil, drops cinnamon and leather
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds apple and basil, drops cinnamon and leather
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds apple and basil, drops grapefruit and leather
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.