Work@holic Base Man vs Hugo Spray
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
78%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hugo Spray takes 4 of 5 categories.
Work@holic Base ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hugo SprayChoose 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 Spray4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hugo Spray
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hugo Spray
- Sillage & projection
- Hugo Spray
- Value for money
- Work@holic Base Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hugo Spray
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Work@holic Base ManLinn YoungHugo SprayHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
3.88/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 31%Had 35%Want 33%
Category winnerHugo SprayRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
31%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
51 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
green83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
earthy56%
Scent match78%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
Top
LavenderGreen AppleMintGrapefruit
Heart
SageGeraniumCarnation
Base
Pine TreeVetiverOakmossPatchouli
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 seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
Spring93
Summer100
Fall53
Winter7
Day100
Night26
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#23,505
PerfumerBob Aliano
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerHugo SprayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWork@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 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, Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Spray?
Hugo Spray takes 4 of 5 categories. Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; Hugo Spray is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo Spray 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 Spray?
Hugo Spray lasts longest (Hugo Spray 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Spray?
Hugo Spray projects furthest (Hugo Spray 56/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Work@holic Base Man and Hugo Spray smell similar?
Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint.
Is Work@holic Base Man or Hugo Spray better for summer or winter?
Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear; Hugo Spray suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Work@holic Base Man and Hugo Spray?
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 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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