Fragrance comparison

Hugo vs Stargate

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 5,034 ratings analysed

Hugo

Hugo Boss

3.855,033 votes

Rank #1,812 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Stargate

Dilís Parfum

2.001 votes

Rank #76,141 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Hugo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Stargate
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hugo1/2

Stargate1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Stargate
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

StargateDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 5,033 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageStargate

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%

green100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLavenderMintGrapefruitBasil

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

FirCedarPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

MintLavenderGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

CranberryRoseGreen Apple

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberCactusCotton Flower

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,812

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#76,141

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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Dilís Parfum released Stargate in 2014 as a brisk citrus aromatic scent for men. The profile opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and bergamot paired with cool garden mint and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a fruity crunch of green apple, crisp cranberry, and a light touc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hugo or Stargate?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Hugo is rated 3.85/5 from 5,033 votes; Stargate is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hugo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Stargate for a green and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Hugo or Stargate?

Stargate projects furthest (Stargate 67/100, Hugo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hugo and Stargate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit.

Is Hugo or Stargate better for summer or winter?

Stargate suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo and Stargate?

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. Stargate has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cranberry, Rose and Green Apple, a base of Amber, Cactus and Cotton Flower.