Fragrance comparison

Hugo by Karim Rashid vs Man of Tom

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

Hugo by Karim Rashid

Hugo Boss

3.388 votes

Rank #58,599 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Man of Tom

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #70,522 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo by Karim Rashid takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hugo by Karim Rashid
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Man of Tom
Choose it for a green and citrus character.

Hugo by Karim Rashid1/1

Man of Tom0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hugo by Karim RashidHugo Boss

Man of TomThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 10%Want 82%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

green100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match43%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

LavenderGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMint

Heart

CarnationSageCloveGeranium

Base

PineVetyverOakmossPatchouli

Notes

Granny Smith appleCotton FlowerGrapefruitCranberryBergamotLavenderCactusAmberRoseMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mint. Durations are only published for Man of Tom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,599

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#70,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHugo by Karim RashidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hugo by Karim Rashid by Hugo Boss delivers an energetic blast of tart Granny Smith apple, bright grapefruit, and cool spearmint over an aromatic herbal backbone. Created by perfumer Bob Aliano, this limited collector bottle takes the beloved nineties fresh profile and houses it in a bold modern shell. As the crisp cit…

Reviews →

Man of Tom is a fresh citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate crisp nineties nostalgia. The scent opens with a burst of zesty bergamot, sharp grapefruit, and cool mint. As the initial brightness settles, Granny Smith apple and tart cranberry bring a distinct fruity bite, supported by clean lavender, …

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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.

Do Hugo by Karim Rashid and Man of Tom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mint.

Is Hugo by Karim Rashid or Man of Tom better for summer or winter?

Hugo by Karim Rashid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo by Karim Rashid and Man of Tom?

Hugo by Karim Rashid has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mint, heart notes of Carnation, Sage, Clove and Geranium, a base of Pine, Vetyver, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Man of Tom features Granny Smith apple, Cotton Flower, Grapefruit, Cranberry and Bergamot.