Fragrance comparison

Hugo Spray vs Work@holic Base Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hugo Spray

Hugo Boss

3.8851 votes

Rank #23,505 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Work@holic Base Man

Linn Young

3.8318 votes

Rank #32,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Spray takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hugo Spray
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Work@holic Base Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hugo Spray4/5

Work@holic Base Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Hugo Spray
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hugo Spray
Sillage & projection: Hugo Spray
Value for money: Work@holic Base Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Spray

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hugo SprayHugo Boss

Work@holic Base ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 33%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

Category winnerHugo SprayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

51 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHugo Spray

SillageHugo Spray

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen AppleMintGrapefruit

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnation

Base

Pine TreeVetiverOakmossPatchouli

Top

Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

GeraniumCloves

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree

InformationalShared notesLavender, Green Apple, 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 season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter7

Day100

Night26

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,505

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHugo SprayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hugo Spray by Hugo Boss is an energizing aromatic green cologne built for sunny days and laid-back routines. It kicks off with a bright crunch of tart green apple, icy garden mint, sparkling grapefruit, and soft herbal lavender. As the initial citrus burst settles, aromatic clary sage and peppery geranium balance the …

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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…

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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.

Which is better, Hugo Spray or Work@holic Base Man?

Hugo Spray takes 4 of 5 categories. Hugo Spray is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Hugo Spray for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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 Spray or Work@holic Base Man?

Hugo Spray lasts longest (Hugo Spray 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hugo Spray or Work@holic Base Man?

Hugo Spray projects furthest (Hugo Spray 56/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hugo Spray and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Apple, Mint and Grapefruit.

Is Hugo Spray or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?

Hugo Spray suits daytime wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo Spray and Work@holic Base Man?

Hugo Spray has top notes of Lavender, Green Apple, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Pine Tree, Vetiver, Oakmoss 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.