Hugo Dark Blue
Hugo BossEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
Hugo Dark Blue vs. Versus Uomo
Is Hugo Dark Blue better than Versus Uomo?
Versus Uomo rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaBenzoinLimeLemon
citrusfresh spicyaromaticwoodywarm spicyvanilla
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hugo Dark Blue and Versus Uomo?
| Hugo Dark Blue | Versus Uomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 1991 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alain Astori | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Hugo Dark Blue and Versus Uomo smell?
Hugo Dark Blue
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh
Versus Uomo
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hugo Dark Blue and Versus Uomo share?
Top
GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon
BergamotLemonLimeMandarin OrangePetitgrainGreen NotesLavender
Heart
CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage
RosewoodCarnationCorianderJasmineOrris RootBalsam Fir
Base
VanillaCedarwoodBenzoinVetiverPatchouli
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon
BergamotLemonLimeMandarin OrangePetitgrain
Woody Notes
CypressCedarwoodMahogany
RosewoodSandalwoodCedar
Floral Notes
Geranium
CarnationJasmineOrris RootLavender
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Spicy Notes
GingerCardamom
Coriander
Where they fit
When and where do Hugo Dark Blue and Versus Uomo work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hugo Dark Blue or Versus Uomo?
| Hugo Dark Blue | Versus Uomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Hugo Dark Blue and Versus Uomo?
This fragrance arrived in 1999 with real intent. The cardamom-ginger opening set it apart from standard citrus masculines. The patchouli-tobacco drydown gives it substance that outlasts trends.Hugo Dark Blue
Versus Uomo doesn't whisper. It opens and it stays. That 8-10 hour longevity is the whole point, you spray once, you're done. For the person who wants presence without reapplying.Versus Uomo
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