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    Side by side

    Hugo Red vs. Polo

    Hugo Red by Hugo Boss bottle

    Hugo Red

    Hugo Boss
    Eau de Toilette2013
    Clearly related
    Polo by Ralph Lauren bottle

    Polo

    Ralph Lauren
    Eau de Toilette1978
    New comparison

    Polo rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hugo Red vs. Polo
    Hugo RedPolo
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20131978
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCarlos Benaïm
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitPink PepperGalbanum
    Juniper BerriesBasilBergamotCorianderCarawayTarragon
    Heart
    Metallic NotesPineapple
    Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherCarnationGeraniumChamomilePepperJasmineRose
    Base
    Tonka Bean
    OakmossTobaccoCedarMuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hugo Red vs. Polo
    Hugo RedPolo
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Hugo Red vs. Polo
    Hugo RedPolo
    0.27 oz$11.89fragrancenet
    2 oz$46.19fragrancenet
    4 oz$67.33ecosmetics

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