Fragrance comparison

Hugo Dark Blue vs Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,625 ratings analysed

Hugo Dark Blue

Hugo Boss

3.822,514 votes

Rank #3,053 CitrusWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.29111 votes

Rank #10,330 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 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, evening wear.
Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hugo Dark Blue2/8

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum6/8

Ratings & consensus: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Hugo Dark Blue
Versatility: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Dark Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hugo Dark BlueHugo Boss

Olivier Ondé Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumRating 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

50%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOlivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

SillageOlivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value45

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%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

camphor30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusElemi resinLimeStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressOlive TreeGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiverVioletPatchouli

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

Casual 31%Date 27%Work 22%Party 20%

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,053

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#10,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

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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Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum by L'Occitane en Provence captures the dry, sun-drenched atmosphere of Mediterranean groves with an earthy, botanical edge. The opening hits with brisk eucalyptus, zesty lime, and a touch of star anise before easing into dry olive wood and green cypress needles. Grounded by cedar, vetiver, a…

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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 Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes; Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 111 votes. Choose Hugo Dark Blue for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hugo Dark Blue or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 63/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hugo Dark Blue or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 51/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100 for sillage.

Do Hugo Dark Blue and Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Cypress, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Hugo Dark Blue or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Hugo Dark Blue is the stronger pick. Hugo Dark Blue suits evening wear; Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo Dark Blue and Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

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. Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum has top notes of Eucalyptus, Elemi resin, Lime and Star Anise, heart notes of Cypress, Olive Tree and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Violet and Patchouli.