Fragrance comparison

Eros vs Hugo Create Limited Edition

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 27,632 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eros

Versace

4.0827,588 votes

Rank #23,566 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Hugo Create Limited Edition

Hugo Boss

3.8644 votes

Rank #27,692 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eros
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Hugo Create Limited Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eros5/7

Hugo Create Limited Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eros
Community sentiment: Eros
Longevity: Eros
Sillage & projection: Eros
Value for money: Hugo Create Limited Edition
Versatility: Hugo Create Limited Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErosVersace

Hugo Create Limited EditionHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 27,588 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 36%Want 27%

Category winnerErosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

27,588 votes

32%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerErosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEros

SillageEros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value65

Category winnerHugo Create Limited EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintGreen AppleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbroxanGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaVirginian CedarAtlas CedarVetiverOakmoss

Top

Green AppleLavenderGrapefruitMint

Heart

CarnationSageGeranium

Base

Pine TreeOakmossVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Green Apple, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eros, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day43

Night100

Spring64

Summer100

Fall36

Winter21

Day100

Night47

Category winnerHugo Create Limited EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Party 35%Date 28%Casual 24%Work 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,566

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,692

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerErosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros hits your skin with a cool blast of crushed green mint, crisp tart green apple, and bright Italian lemon zest. It immediately announces itself. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into warm Venezuelan tonka bean, clean amber-like ambroxan, and geranium leaf. The base settles into a rich b…

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Hugo Create Limited Edition delivers a rush of crisp green apple, frosty mint, and sharp pink grapefruit that feels like splashing ice-cold water on your face after a long run. As the bright citrus blast settles, clean lavender and spicy geranium take over, creating an uplifting vibe reminiscent of classic barbershop …

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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, Eros or Hugo Create Limited Edition?

Eros takes 5 of 7 categories. Eros is rated 4.08/5 from 27,588 votes; Hugo Create Limited Edition is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Eros for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Hugo Create Limited Edition for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros or Hugo Create Limited Edition?

Eros lasts longest (Eros 70/100, Hugo Create Limited Edition 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros or Hugo Create Limited Edition?

Eros projects furthest (Eros 62/100, Hugo Create Limited Edition 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros and Hugo Create Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Green Apple, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Eros or Hugo Create Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hugo Create Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Eros is the stronger pick. Eros suits evening wear; Hugo Create Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros and Hugo Create Limited Edition?

Eros has top notes of Mint, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Geranium, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Virginian Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Vetiver. Hugo Create Limited Edition has top notes of Green Apple, Lavender, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Carnation, Sage and Geranium, a base of Pine Tree, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Patchouli.