Red vs Hugo Spray
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hugo Spray takes 4 of 7 categories.
RedChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Hugo SprayChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red3/7
Hugo Spray4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Red
- Community sentiment
- Red
- Longevity
- Hugo Spray
- Sillage & projection
- Hugo Spray
- Value for money
- Hugo Spray
- Versatility
- Hugo Spray
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RedLacoste FragrancesHugo SprayHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 627 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.88/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 31%Had 35%Want 33%
Category winnerRedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
48%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
627 votes
31%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
51 votes
Category winnerRedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHugo Spray
SillageHugo Spray
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHugo SprayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
green83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
earthy56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green Apple
Heart
Pine Tree
Base
PatchouliVetiver
Top
LavenderGreen AppleMintGrapefruit
Heart
SageGeraniumCarnation
Base
Pine TreeVetiverOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Pine Tree, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall53
Winter7
Day100
Night26
Category winnerHugo SprayMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,575
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#23,505
PerfumerBob Aliano
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerRedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLacoste Red opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple that pops immediately on warm skin. Annick Menardo balances the initial fruity sweetness with a coarse pine tree heart before settling into a dry patchouli and vetiver base. Built for warm afternoons, it functions as a lightweight freshie for casual summer wear…
Reviews →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 …
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, Red or Hugo Spray?
Hugo Spray takes 4 of 7 categories. Red is rated 3.95/5 from 627 votes; Hugo Spray is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes. Choose Red for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Hugo Spray for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Red or Hugo Spray?
Hugo Spray lasts longest (Hugo Spray 60/100, Red 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red or Hugo Spray?
Hugo Spray projects furthest (Hugo Spray 56/100, Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Red and Hugo Spray smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Pine Tree, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Is Red or Hugo Spray better for summer or winter?
For summer, Hugo Spray is the stronger pick. For winter, Red is the stronger pick. Hugo Spray suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red and Hugo Spray?
Red has top notes of Green Apple, heart notes of Pine Tree, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.
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