Fragrance comparison

Hugo Dark Blue vs La Symphonie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,542 ratings analysed

Hugo Dark Blue

Hugo Boss

3.822,514 votes

Rank #3,308 CitrusWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

La Symphonie

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.9328 votes

Rank #28,354 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Symphonie takes 6 of 8 categories.

Hugo Dark Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
La Symphonie
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hugo Dark Blue2/8

La Symphonie6/8

Ratings & consensus: La Symphonie
Community sentiment: La Symphonie
Longevity: La Symphonie
Sillage & projection: La Symphonie
Value for money: Hugo Dark Blue
Versatility: La Symphonie
Note pyramid (duration): La Symphonie
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Dark Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hugo Dark BlueHugo Boss

La SymphonieClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.93/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 58%

Category winnerLa SymphonieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,514 votes

93%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerLa SymphonieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityLa Symphonie

SillageLa Symphonie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value51

Category winnerHugo Dark BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

vanilla53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

whiskey80%

citrus70%

herbal60%

woody50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

WhiskeyGrapefruitPomelo

Heart2 to 4 hours

Red ThymeCardamomLavenderSage

Base5 to 8+ hours

LeatherBenzoinTonka BeanWoody Notes

Category winnerLa SymphonieLongest dry-down: 5 to 8+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day98

Night100

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter89

Day67

Night100

Category winnerLa SymphonieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,308

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#28,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHugo Dark BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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La Symphonie by Claude Marsal Parfums brings together bitter citrus, boozy warmth, and dark leather. It starts with a sharp splash of grapefruit and pomelo alongside an unmistakable pour of whiskey. As the opening brightness settles, herbal red thyme, earthy sage, cool lavender, and spicy cardamom take over the core. …

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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, Hugo Dark Blue or La Symphonie?

La Symphonie takes 6 of 8 categories. Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes; La Symphonie is rated 4.93/5 from 28 votes. Choose Hugo Dark Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose La Symphonie for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hugo Dark Blue or La Symphonie?

La Symphonie lasts longest (La Symphonie 86/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hugo Dark Blue or La Symphonie?

La Symphonie projects furthest (La Symphonie 73/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hugo Dark Blue and La Symphonie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Sage and Benzoin.

Is Hugo Dark Blue or La Symphonie better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Symphonie is the stronger pick. For winter, La Symphonie is the stronger pick. Hugo Dark Blue suits day or night wear; La Symphonie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo Dark Blue and La Symphonie?

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. La Symphonie has top notes of Whiskey, Grapefruit and Pomelo, heart notes of Red Thyme, Cardamom, Lavender and Sage, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.