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Work@holic Base Man vs Hugo Create Limited Edition

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

Updated 62 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Create Limited Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Work@holic Base Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Hugo Create Limited Edition

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Work@holic Base Man1/5
Hugo Create Limited Edition4/5
Ratings & consensus
Hugo Create Limited Edition
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Hugo Create Limited Edition
Sillage & projection
Hugo Create Limited Edition
Value for money
Work@holic Base Man
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hugo Create Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Work@holic Base ManLinn Young
Hugo Create Limited EditionHugo Boss
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
3.86/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 36%Want 27%
Category winnerHugo Create Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

32%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity43
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityHugo Create Limited Edition

SillageHugo Create Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value65
Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
lavender61%
Scent match79%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
Top
Green AppleLavenderGrapefruitMint
Heart
CarnationSageGeranium
Base
Pine TreeOakmossVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender 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
Spring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
Spring64
Summer100
Fall36
Winter21
Day100
Night47
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#32,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,889

PerfumerBob Aliano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHugo Create Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Hugo Create Limited Edition delivers a rush of crisp green apple, frosty mint, and sharp pink grapefruit that feels like splashing ice-cold water on your face after a long run. As the bright citrus blast settles, clean lavender and spicy geranium take over, creating an uplifting vibe reminiscent of classic barbershop …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Create Limited Edition?

Hugo Create Limited Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; Hugo Create Limited Edition is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo Create Limited Edition for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Create Limited Edition?

Hugo Create Limited Edition lasts longest (Hugo Create Limited Edition 59/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Create Limited Edition?

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

Do Work@holic Base Man and Hugo Create Limited Edition smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint.

Is Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Create Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Work@holic Base Man and Hugo Create Limited Edition?

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

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