Fragrance comparison

Hugo Dark Blue vs Polaris

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,519 ratings analysed

Hugo Dark Blue

Hugo Boss

3.822,514 votes

Rank #3,010 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Polaris

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #38,458 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polaris takes 3 of 5 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.
Polaris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hugo Dark Blue2/5

Polaris3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Polaris
Sillage & projection: Polaris
Value for money: Hugo Dark Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Polaris
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Dark Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hugo Dark BlueHugo Boss

PolarisHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPolaris

SillagePolaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value65

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 spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

rose65%

amber56%

Scent match62%Closely related · 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

Top20-30 mins

StardustGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCardamomCedarRoseSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanAmbroxanSuede

Category winnerPolarisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,010

PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#38,458

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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Polaris by House of Cosmo strikes a balance between sharp citrus sparkle and grounded earthiness. The initial spray delivers an electric burst of tart grapefruit and spicy ginger, accented by an airy mineral accord that mimics chilled night air. It catches your attention immediately. As the initial citrus fizz calms d…

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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 Polaris?

Polaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes; Polaris is rated 5.00/5 from 5 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 Polaris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hugo Dark Blue or Polaris?

Polaris lasts longest (Polaris 72/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hugo Dark Blue or Polaris?

Polaris projects furthest (Polaris 70/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hugo Dark Blue and Polaris smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Geranium.

Is Hugo Dark Blue or Polaris better for summer or winter?

Hugo Dark Blue suits evening wear; Polaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo Dark Blue and Polaris?

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. Polaris has top notes of Stardust, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Cedar and Rose, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Suede.