Fragrance comparison

G.Nejman Emir vs Hugo Dark Blue

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,575 ratings analysed

6 wins

G.Nejman Emir

G. Nejman

4.2861 votes

Rank #12,401 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Hugo Dark Blue

Hugo Boss

3.822,514 votes

Rank #3,178 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G.Nejman Emir takes 6 of 8 categories.

G.Nejman Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hugo Dark Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

G.Nejman Emir6/8

Hugo Dark Blue2/8

Ratings & consensus: G.Nejman Emir
Community sentiment: G.Nejman Emir
Longevity: G.Nejman Emir
Sillage & projection: G.Nejman Emir
Value for money: Hugo Dark Blue
Versatility: G.Nejman Emir
Note pyramid (duration): G.Nejman Emir
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Dark Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G.Nejman EmirG. Nejman

Hugo Dark BlueHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

22%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,514 votes

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityG.Nejman Emir

SillageG.Nejman Emir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerHugo Dark BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring10

Summer0

Fall81

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day79

Night100

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 15%

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

Casual 31%Date 27%Work 22%Party 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,178

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerHugo Dark BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G.Nejman Emir is a heavy, dark woody fragrance designed around sharp citrus fruits and medicinal agarwood. It hits the air with a tart blast of grapefruit and sweet orange peel before sinking into dry cedar and earthy patchouli. Do not expect an airy cologne. This is thick, brooding, and unapologetically masculine. Je…

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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…

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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, G.Nejman Emir or Hugo Dark Blue?

G.Nejman Emir takes 6 of 8 categories. G.Nejman Emir is rated 4.28/5 from 61 votes; Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes. Choose G.Nejman Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hugo Dark Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, G.Nejman Emir or Hugo Dark Blue?

G.Nejman Emir lasts longest (G.Nejman Emir 84/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G.Nejman Emir or Hugo Dark Blue?

G.Nejman Emir projects furthest (G.Nejman Emir 79/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G.Nejman Emir and Hugo Dark Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Geranium and Sage.

Is G.Nejman Emir or Hugo Dark Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, G.Nejman Emir is the stronger pick. For winter, G.Nejman Emir is the stronger pick. G.Nejman Emir suits evening wear; Hugo Dark Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G.Nejman Emir and Hugo Dark Blue?

G.Nejman Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. 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.