Fragrance comparison

Eros vs Hugo Spray

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 27,639 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eros

Versace

4.0827,588 votes

Rank #23,566 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Hugo Spray

Hugo Boss

3.8851 votes

Rank #20,908 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros takes 4 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 Spray
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eros4/7

Hugo Spray3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErosVersace

Hugo SprayHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 27,588 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 33%

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

31%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerErosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEros

SillageEros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHugo SprayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

earthy56%

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

LavenderGreen AppleMintGrapefruit

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnation

Base

Pine TreeVetiverOakmossPatchouli

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

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter7

Day100

Night26

Category winnerHugo SprayMost 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#20,908

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHugo SprayHigher 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 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eros or Hugo Spray?

Eros takes 4 of 7 categories. Eros is rated 4.08/5 from 27,588 votes; Hugo Spray is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes. Choose Eros for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Hugo Spray for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros or Hugo Spray?

Eros lasts longest (Eros 70/100, Hugo Spray 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros or Hugo Spray?

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

Do Eros and Hugo Spray 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 Spray better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eros and Hugo Spray?

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 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.