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Hugo Woman, Hugo Boss
Fruity · 1997

Hugo Woman

by Hugo Boss
Rating3.9 ★ 2,991 votes
GenderWomen
Year1997
Price$$$$Designer
FruityFloralFresh
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
17 notes
topfirst impression
MelonPeachGranny Smith AppleCyclamenCassisOak MossPapaya
heartthe character
Water HyacinthLilyJasmineOrris Root
basethe foundation
Virginia CedarOrchidSandalwoodVanilleResinAmber

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
50
fleetingeternal
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 →
39
intimateenormous
Price value57
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean10
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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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 →
top 8 · +2 more
FruityFloralFreshAquaticWoodyWhite FloralGreenOzonic
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Main accords

top 10
Fruity
Floral
Fresh
Aquatic
Woody
White Floral
Green
Ozonic
Powdery
Sweet

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
19%
moderate
55%
long lasting
16%
eternal
6%
Sillage
intimate
20%
moderate
54%
strong
16%
enormous
10%
Season
spring
41%
summer
36%
fall
15%
winter
7%
Time of day
day
91%
night
9%
Gender
female
71%
more female
18%
unisex
11%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
8%
ok
53%
good value
27%
great value
8%

What people say

What people love
refreshingscentversatilecasualactivewearidealchoicesummerlovedpeoplearound
What people criticise
uninspiringbottledesignaffectperceptioneasilyforgettablescentfeeldatedoverlyyouthful

Smells similar

by scent profile
83% match
Paris Hilton Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
fruityozonic
83% match
Reve Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
floralaquatic
82% match
G Giorgio Beverly Hills
Giorgio Beverly Hills
freshozonic
82% match
Sunflowers Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
fruityozonic

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

OakmossBlack CurrantPeachCyclamenMelonGranny Smith…PapayaJasmineOrris RootLilyWater Hyacin…VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarOrchidResin
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lily and Orchid

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The Hugo Woman line

3 versions
2015Eau de Parfum
More Citrus, Iris
Less Floral
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2016Extreme
More Soft Spicy, Lactonic
Less Aquatic
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Hugo Woman are fruity and floral. It opens with Melon and Peach, reveals Water Hyacinth and Lily at its heart, and dries down to Virginia Cedar and Orchid. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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