Fragrances inspired by Hugo XY Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds citron
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and apple, drops basil and pear
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds apple and geranium, drops basil and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops mint and pear
What they share
Shares 5 of its 18 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and coriander, drops basil and pear
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds apple and geranium, drops basil and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops mint and pear
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cypress, drops basil and cedar
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.