Fragrance comparison

Baron vs Hugo Dark Blue

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,516 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baron

Marita Parfum

5.002 votes

Rank #53,173 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Hugo Dark Blue

Hugo Boss

3.822,514 votes

Rank #3,308 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baron takes 4 of 5 categories.

Baron
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hugo Dark Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Baron4/5

Hugo Dark Blue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Baron
Sillage & projection: Baron
Value for money: Baron
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Baron
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Dark Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BaronMarita Parfum

Hugo Dark BlueHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

22%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,514 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBaron

SillageBaron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value71

Category winnerBaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

CardamomSageLavender

Base6 to 8 hours

CoffeeBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerBaronLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day98

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,308

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerHugo Dark BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baron by Marita Parfum delivers a crisp citrus opening that transitions into a warm, aromatic core and a rich woody base. The scent starts with a bright burst of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, bringing an energetic bite right away. As the brisk opening settles, herbal sage, lavender, and spicy cardamom step forward …

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Hugo Dark Blue by Hugo Boss delivers an energetic, fizzy kick that balances sharp citrus with warm spices. It opens with an unmistakable splash of spicy ginger, tart lime, and bright grapefruit, giving off the refreshing vibe of chilled ginger ale served over ice. As it settles onto the skin, herbal cypress and aromat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baron or Hugo Dark Blue?

Baron takes 4 of 5 categories. Baron is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes. Choose Baron for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hugo Dark Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Baron or Hugo Dark Blue?

Baron lasts longest (Baron 80/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baron or Hugo Dark Blue?

Baron projects furthest (Baron 75/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baron and Hugo Dark Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom and Sage.

Is Baron or Hugo Dark Blue better for summer or winter?

Baron suits evening wear; Hugo Dark Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baron and Hugo Dark Blue?

Baron has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Sage and Lavender, a base of Coffee, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Hugo Dark Blue has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Orange and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Mahogany and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Benzoin and Vetiver.