Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs Hugo

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5,054 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hugo

Hugo Boss

3.855,033 votes

Rank #1,748 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hugo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Version Wood1/5

Hugo4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version WoodUlric de Varens

HugoHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

3.85/ 5 · 5,033 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerHugoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

24%Love

53%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,033 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHugo

SillageHugo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value62

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

woody74%

fresh65%

lavender56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

Green AppleLavenderMintGrapefruitBasil

Heart

SageGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

FirCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Fir, Sage and Cedar. Durations are only published for Version Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

Men93

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,748

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerHugoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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Hugo by Hugo Boss is a crisp aromatic green cologne built around an unmistakable bite of tart green apple, cooling mint, and herbal pine needle woods. Launched in 1995, it opens with an energizing splash of grapefruit and crushed basil leaves before settling into an airy heart of lavender, garden sage, and geranium. A…

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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, Version Wood or Hugo?

Hugo takes 4 of 5 categories. Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Hugo is rated 3.85/5 from 5,033 votes. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hugo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or Hugo?

Hugo lasts longest (Hugo 63/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Wood or Hugo?

Hugo projects furthest (Hugo 54/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Wood and Hugo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Fir, Sage and Cedar.

Is Version Wood or Hugo better for summer or winter?

Version Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Wood and Hugo?

Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk. Hugo has top notes of Green Apple, Lavender, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Geranium, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Cedar and Patchouli.