Emir vs Hugo Dark Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Emir takes 4 of 7 categories.
EmirChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Hugo Dark BlueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Emir4/7
Hugo Dark Blue3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Emir
- Community sentiment
- Emir
- Longevity
- Emir
- Sillage & projection
- Emir
- Value for money
- Hugo Dark Blue
- Versatility
- Hugo Dark Blue
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hugo Dark Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EmirM. MicallefHugo Dark BlueHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 525 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerEmirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
388 votes
22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
2,514 votes
Category winnerEmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmir
SillageEmir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHugo Dark BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
oud77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
vanilla53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitOrange
Heart
GeraniumWhite PepperSage
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedarMusk
Top15-30 mins
GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage
Base5-8 hrs
VanillaCedarBenzoinVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Geranium and Sage. Durations are only published for Hugo Dark Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day98
Night100
Category winnerHugo Dark BlueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,049
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#3,441
PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet
Launched—
Reviews152
Category winnerHugo Dark BlueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmir by M. Micallef is a woody, spicy fragrance launched in 2010. It features a sharp opening of grapefruit and orange that transitions into a heart of geranium, sage, and white pepper. The base anchors the scent with a dominant agarwood and patchouli accord. It is a bold, masculine choice suitable for cooler autumn a…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Emir or Hugo Dark Blue?
Emir takes 4 of 7 categories. Emir is rated 3.86/5 from 525 votes; Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes. Choose Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Hugo Dark Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Emir or Hugo Dark Blue?
Emir lasts longest (Emir 79/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Emir or Hugo Dark Blue?
Emir projects furthest (Emir 72/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Emir and Hugo Dark Blue smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Geranium and Sage.
Is Emir or Hugo Dark Blue better for summer or winter?
For summer, Emir is the stronger pick. For winter, Emir is the stronger pick. Hugo Dark Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Emir and Hugo Dark Blue?
Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. 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.
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