La Symphonie vs Hugo Dark Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Symphonie takes 6 of 8 categories.
La SymphonieChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hugo Dark BlueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
La Symphonie6/8
Hugo Dark Blue2/8
- 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
La SymphonieClaude Marsal ParfumsHugo Dark BlueHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.93/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 41%Had 1%Want 58%
3.82/ 5 · 2,514 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerLa SymphonieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate93%Love
7%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
22%Love
52%Like
13%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
2,514 votes
Category winnerLa SymphonieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Symphonie
SillageLa Symphonie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHugo Dark BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
whiskey80%
citrus70%
herbal60%
woody50%
citrus100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
vanilla53%
warm spicy42%
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 = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
WhiskeyGrapefruitPomelo
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeCardamomLavenderSage
Base5 to 8+ hours
LeatherBenzoinTonka BeanWoody Notes
Top15-30 mins
GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage
Base5-8 hrs
VanillaCedarBenzoinVetiverPatchouli
Category winnerLa SymphonieLongest dry-down: 5 to 8+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer32
Fall100
Winter89
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day98
Night100
Category winnerLa SymphonieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,247
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,284
PerfumerAlain Astori, Beatrice Piquet
Launched—
Reviews152
Category winnerHugo Dark BlueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa 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. …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, La Symphonie or Hugo Dark Blue?
La Symphonie takes 6 of 8 categories. La Symphonie is rated 4.93/5 from 28 votes; Hugo Dark Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 2,514 votes. Choose La Symphonie for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. 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.
Which lasts longer, La Symphonie or Hugo Dark Blue?
La Symphonie lasts longest (La Symphonie 86/100, Hugo Dark Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Symphonie or Hugo Dark Blue?
La Symphonie projects furthest (La Symphonie 73/100, Hugo Dark Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Symphonie and Hugo Dark Blue 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 La Symphonie or Hugo Dark Blue better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Symphonie is the stronger pick. For winter, La Symphonie is the stronger pick. La Symphonie suits evening wear; Hugo Dark Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Symphonie and Hugo Dark Blue?
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. 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.
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