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Hugo Boss Hugo vs Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum

Hugo Boss Hugo and Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

HugoHugo Boss19953.9★
88% alikevs
Y Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent20214.4★

The difference in plain words

Hugo and Y Le Parfum are very similar; both have Lavender, Grapefruit and Sage. Hugo leans more green, while Y Le Parfum leans aldehydic. Y Le Parfum lasts longer; it is more of an evening scent; Hugo gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingY Le Parfum
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueHugo
More of a night scentY Le Parfum

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Hugo ● Y Le Parfum
AromaticFresh SpicyFreshWoodyFruityLavenderHerbalCitrus
Both share: Lavender · Grapefruit · Sage · Geranium · Cedar · Patchouli
Only in Hugo: Green Apple · Mint · Basil · Carnation · Jasmine · Fir
Only in Y Le Parfum: Apple · Aldehydes · Ginger · Tonka Bean · Olibanum

Community votes

Hugo ← · → Y Le Parfum
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Y Le Parfum +11
54
65
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
39
41
Price valueHugo +16
62
46
Night-nessY Le Parfum +28
23
51
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Hugo profile →Y Le Parfum profile →