Hugo Red
Hugo BossEau de Toilette2013
Side by side
Hugo Red vs. Polo
Is Hugo Red better than Polo?
Polo rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Red and Polo?
| Hugo Red | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2013 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hugo Red and Polo smell?
Hugo Red
Fruity
Sweet
Citrus
Green
Metallic
Aromatic
Amber
Soft Spicy
Polo
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Tobacco
Mossy
Green
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hugo Red and Polo share?
Top
GrapefruitPink PepperGalbanum
Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
Heart
Metallic NotesPineapple
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
Base
Tonka Bean
OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
CorianderCarawayPepper
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Pineapple
Juniper Berries
Where they fit
When and where do Hugo Red and Polo work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hugo Red or Polo?
| Hugo Red | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hugo Red and Polo?
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
Polo is not trying to impress anyone. This is a well-built masculine that knows exactly what it is, and has never needed to apologize for being a classic.Polo
The hunt
Where to buy Hugo Red and Polo
| Hugo Red | Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 oz | — | $56.35ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $60.67ecosmetics |
| 4 oz | — | $51.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $93.39ecosmetics |
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