Fragrance comparison

Creation The Vert vs Hugo Spray

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation The Vert

Ted Lapidus

3.94145 votes

Rank #10,489 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Hugo Spray

Hugo Boss

3.8851 votes

Rank #23,505 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation The Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation The Vert
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Hugo Spray
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation The Vert4/7

Hugo Spray3/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation The Vert
Community sentiment: Creation The Vert
Longevity: Hugo Spray
Sillage & projection: Hugo Spray
Value for money: Creation The Vert
Versatility: Hugo Spray
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation The Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation The VertTed Lapidus

Hugo SprayHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 33%

Category winnerCreation The VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

145 votes

31%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerCreation The VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHugo Spray

SillageHugo Spray

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCreation The VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

earthy56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green TeaGreen AppleGrapefruitMintOakmossLilyStar AniseWhite MuskJasmineOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderGreen AppleMintGrapefruit

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnation

Base

Pine TreeVetiverOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Grapefruit, Mint and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter7

Day100

Night26

Category winnerHugo SprayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex56

Women38

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#23,505

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCreation The VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation The Vert by Ted Lapidus delivers a sharp, grassy alternative to the usual sweet summer scents. Grounded by green tea and green apple, this crisp blend targets warm days when you need a cooling splash. It offers a bitter, refreshing character that suits casual daytime wear.

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Hugo Spray by Hugo Boss is an energizing aromatic green cologne built for sunny days and laid-back routines. It kicks off with a bright crunch of tart green apple, icy garden mint, sparkling grapefruit, and soft herbal lavender. As the initial citrus burst settles, aromatic clary sage and peppery geranium balance the …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation The Vert or Hugo Spray?

Creation The Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation The Vert is rated 3.94/5 from 145 votes; Hugo Spray is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes. Choose Creation The Vert for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hugo Spray for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation The Vert or Hugo Spray?

Hugo Spray lasts longest (Hugo Spray 60/100, Creation The Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation The Vert or Hugo Spray?

Hugo Spray projects furthest (Hugo Spray 56/100, Creation The Vert 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation The Vert and Hugo Spray smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Grapefruit, Mint and Oakmoss.

Is Creation The Vert or Hugo Spray better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hugo Spray is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation The Vert is the stronger pick. Hugo Spray suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation The Vert and Hugo Spray?

Creation The Vert features Green Tea, Green Apple, Grapefruit, Mint and Oakmoss. Hugo Spray has top notes of Lavender, Green Apple, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Pine Tree, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.