Fragrance comparison

Eros Parfum vs Hugo Spray

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,616 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eros Parfum

Versace

4.242,565 votes

Rank #23,067 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%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 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eros Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and amber 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eros Parfum5/7

Hugo Spray2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros ParfumVersace

Hugo SprayHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 2,565 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 33%

Category winnerEros ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

2,565 votes

31%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerEros ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEros Parfum

SillageEros Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHugo SprayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

earthy56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintLemonBlack PepperelemiLitsea Cubeba

Heart3-4 hrs

Green AppleGeraniumLavenderSagePomarose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmberVanillaPatchouliBenzoin

Top

LavenderGreen AppleMintGrapefruit

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnation

Base

Pine TreeVetiverOakmossPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter91

Day58

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter7

Day100

Night26

Category winnerEros ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 32%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,908

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHugo SprayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Parfum takes the famous club-ready DNA and strips away the screechy synthetic edges. The crisp mint hits immediately. Crisp Italian lemon, tart green apple, and black pepper introduce a bright, zesty bite that feels instantly cleaner than the older Eau de Toilette. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite …

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eros Parfum or Hugo Spray?

Eros Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Eros Parfum is rated 4.24/5 from 2,565 votes; Hugo Spray is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes. Choose Eros Parfum for a aromatic and amber 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Parfum or Hugo Spray?

Eros Parfum lasts longest (Eros Parfum 74/100, Hugo Spray 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Parfum or Hugo Spray?

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

Do Eros Parfum and Hugo Spray smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Green Apple, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Eros Parfum or Hugo Spray better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eros Parfum and Hugo Spray?

Eros Parfum has top notes of Mint, Lemon, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Green Apple, Geranium, Lavender and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.