Hugo vs Work@holic Base Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hugo takes 4 of 5 categories.
HugoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Work@holic Base ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hugo4/5
Work@holic Base Man1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hugo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hugo
- Sillage & projection
- Hugo
- Value for money
- Work@holic Base Man
- 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 BossWork@holic Base ManLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 5,033 votes
Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
Category winnerHugoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
53%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
5,033 votes
11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHugo
SillageHugo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
green83%
woody74%
fresh65%
lavender56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleLavenderMintGrapefruitBasil
Heart
SageGeraniumCarnationJasmine
Base
FirCedarPatchouli
Top
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,850
PerfumerBob Aliano
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#32,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerHugoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHugo 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…
Reviews →Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Hugo or Work@holic Base Man?
Hugo takes 4 of 5 categories. Hugo is rated 3.85/5 from 5,033 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Hugo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hugo or Work@holic Base Man?
Hugo lasts longest (Hugo 63/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hugo or Work@holic Base Man?
Hugo projects furthest (Hugo 54/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hugo and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit.
Is Hugo or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?
Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hugo and Work@holic Base Man?
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. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.
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