Fragrance comparison

Flowing Man vs Hugo XY

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

Flowing Man

Puma

3.8678 votes

Rank #25,249 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Hugo XY

Hugo Boss

3.79963 votes

Rank #5,401 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo XY takes 4 of 7 categories.

Flowing Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hugo XY
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Flowing Man2/7

Hugo XY4/7

Ratings & consensus: Hugo XY
Community sentiment: Hugo XY
Longevity: Hugo XY
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Flowing Man
Versatility: Flowing Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo XY

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flowing ManPuma

Hugo XYHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 31%Had 60%Want 10%

3.79/ 5 · 963 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

Category winnerHugo XYRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

20%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

963 votes

Category winnerHugo XYMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHugo XY

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFlowing ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

fresh42%

green100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

citrus60%

musky50%

Scent match78%Very similar · both fresh spicy, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink GrapefruitGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarBasilCitruses

Base4-6 hrs

MuskPatchouli

Top

CedarPear LeafBergamot

Heart

MintBasil

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Cedar and Basil. Durations are only published for Flowing Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall15

Winter15

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlowing ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

Men88

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerHugo XYHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Flowing Man opens with an energetic splash of chilled pink grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed mint. You get a quick flash of alcohol for the first two minutes before the greenery settles into place. It smells clean, brisk, and undeniably sporty. The heart introduces green basil and dry cedarwood, preventing the in…

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Hugo Boss Hugo XY delivers a crisp, garden-fresh scent that feels bright and invigorating right out of the bottle. It opens with an unmistakable crunch of green pear leaf paired with tart bergamot and a sharp flick of dry cedar wood. Within minutes, the heart reveals its signature feature: a cool blend of crushed gard…

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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, Flowing Man or Hugo XY?

Hugo XY takes 4 of 7 categories. Flowing Man is rated 3.86/5 from 78 votes; Hugo XY is rated 3.79/5 from 963 votes. Choose Flowing Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo XY for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flowing Man or Hugo XY?

Hugo XY lasts longest (Hugo XY 59/100, Flowing Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowing Man or Hugo XY?

Projection is very close: Flowing Man 49/100, Hugo XY 49/100 for sillage.

Do Flowing Man and Hugo XY smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Cedar and Basil.

Is Flowing Man or Hugo XY better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowing Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Hugo XY is the stronger pick. Flowing Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowing Man and Hugo XY?

Flowing Man has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Cedar, Basil and Citruses, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Hugo XY has top notes of Cedar, Pear Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Mint and Basil, a base of Musk and Patchouli.