Fragrance comparison

L’Eau vs Hugo X Superman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,035 ratings analysed

L’Eau

Serge Lutens · 2009

3.701,888 votes

Rank #2,953 CitrusAromatic

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68%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Hugo X Superman

Hugo Boss

3.78147 votes

Rank #10,699 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo X Superman takes 5 of 7 categories.

L’Eau
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hugo X Superman
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

L’Eau2/7

Hugo X Superman5/7

Ratings & consensus: Hugo X Superman
Community sentiment: L’Eau
Longevity: Hugo X Superman
Sillage & projection: Hugo X Superman
Value for money: Hugo X Superman
Versatility: Hugo X Superman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’EauSerge Lutens

Hugo X SupermanHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,888 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

Category winnerHugo X SupermanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

263 votes

32%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerL’EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHugo X Superman

SillageHugo X Superman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerHugo X SupermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesCitrusesMintMuskClary SageMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBerry Fruits

Heart

Mint

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Citruses and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall38

Winter27

Day100

Night27

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHugo X SupermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,953

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens

Launched2009

Reviews164

Overall rank#10,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerL’EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Eau Serge Lutens is a masterpiece of minimalist perfumery. Designed as an anti-perfume, it leans into the sharp, cooling crispness of white mint, clean aldehydes, and citrus. It mimics the sensation of slipping into freshly laundered cotton sheets on a humid morning. This unisex fragrance provides a serene, unobtrus…

Reviews →

Hugo X Superman by Hugo Boss opens with a brisk, icy rush that wakes up your senses right away. The initial spray delivers sharp frozen aldehydes mixed with juicy berry fruits and tangy citruses, giving off the vibe of a chilled energy drink before settling into a crisp bar of white soap. As the opening blast calms do…

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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, L’Eau or Hugo X Superman?

Hugo X Superman takes 5 of 7 categories. L’Eau is rated 3.70/5 from 1,888 votes; Hugo X Superman is rated 3.78/5 from 147 votes. Choose L’Eau for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo X Superman for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau or Hugo X Superman?

Hugo X Superman lasts longest (Hugo X Superman 66/100, L’Eau 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Eau or Hugo X Superman?

Hugo X Superman projects furthest (Hugo X Superman 54/100, L’Eau 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Eau and Hugo X Superman smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Citruses and Mint.

Is L’Eau or Hugo X Superman better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Hugo X Superman is the stronger pick. L’Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau and Hugo X Superman?

L’Eau features Aldehydes, Citruses, Mint, Musk and Clary Sage. Hugo X Superman has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses and Berry Fruits, heart notes of Mint, a base of Patchouli.