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    Side by side

    Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette vs. Hugo Red

    Clearly related
    Hugo Red by Hugo Boss bottle

    Hugo Red

    Hugo Boss
    Eau de Toilette2013
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette vs. Hugo Red
    Givenchy Play Eau de ToiletteHugo Red
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20082013
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerEmilie Bevierre-Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Coffee
    Warm Spicy

    Hugo Red

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Green
    Metallic
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
    GrapefruitPink PepperGalbanum
    Heart
    Coffee BlossomBlack PepperAmyrisTobacco Blossom
    Metallic NotesPineapple
    Base
    VetiverPatchouli
    Tonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette vs. Hugo Red
    Givenchy Play Eau de ToiletteHugo Red
    Score3/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    The coffee blossom is what sets Givenchy Play apart from every other citrus fragrance in the room. It's fresh enough for morning, warm enough to wear after dark, and that transition happens naturally.Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette
    Metal and rhubarb shouldn't pair. But they do, chrome opening, tart rhubarb cutting through, tonka softening by the end. Confident without being loud.Hugo Red