Fragrance comparison

Hugo vs Boston

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,033 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hugo

Hugo Boss

3.855,033 votes

Rank #1,701 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Boston

Guy Bouchara

—0 votes

Rank #66,847 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo takes 2 of 2 categories.

Hugo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Boston
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Hugo2/2

Boston0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HugoHugo Boss

BostonGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 5,033 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,033 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityHugo

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

woody74%

fresh65%

lavender56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLavenderMintGrapefruitBasil

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

FirCedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBasilThymeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesPine needlesGreen AppleGeraniumSageJasmineLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetiverSuede

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Boston, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,701

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#66,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHugoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hugo by Hugo Boss is a crisp aromatic green cologne built around an unmistakable bite of tart green apple, cooling mint, and herbal pine needle woods. Launched in 1995, it opens with an energizing splash of grapefruit and crushed basil leaves before settling into an airy heart of lavender, garden sage, and geranium. A…

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Boston by Guy Bouchara delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic fougere built around forest greenery, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed mint leaves, paired with savory culinary cuts of garden thyme and sweet basil. Within twenty minutes, the bri…

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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 lasts longer, Hugo or Boston?

Hugo lasts longest (Hugo 63/100, Boston 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hugo and Boston smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit.

Is Hugo or Boston better for summer or winter?

Boston suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo and Boston?

Hugo has top notes of Green Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Geranium, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Cedar and Patchouli. Boston has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Cloves, Pine needles, Green Apple and Geranium, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.