Side by side

Hugo Reversed vs. Extreme Blue

Hugo Reversed

Hugo Boss

Eau de Toilette2018

79^%

Very similar

Is Hugo Reversed better than Extreme Blue?

Hugo Reversed rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Mood overlap

Bergamot

aromaticcitrusfresh spicywoody

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 Reversed and Extreme Blue?

Key facts: Hugo Reversed vs. Extreme Blue
	Hugo Reversed	Extreme Blue
Concentration	Eau de Toilette	Extreme
Launched	2018	2015
Gender	Male	Male
Perfumer	Frank Voelkl	Ilias Ermenidis
Best season	Summer	Spring

Scent DNA

How do Hugo Reversed and Extreme Blue smell?

Hugo Reversed

Aromatic

Citrus

Fresh Spicy

Woody

Earthy

Extreme Blue

Aromatic

Fresh Spicy

Musky

Woody

Citrus

Soft Spicy

Powdery

Amber

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Hugo Reversed and Extreme Blue share?

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

BergamotCardamomPink PepperAngelica

Heart

Rosemary

CypressJuniperSageSesame

Base

Vetiver

Cashmere MuskAmbroxanCashmere WoodPatchouli

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Citric Notes

GrapefruitBergamot

Bergamot

Herbaceous Notes

Rosemary

SageAngelica

Where they fit

When and where do Hugo Reversed and Extreme Blue work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Community taste

Which performs better, Hugo Reversed or Extreme Blue?

Community verdict: Hugo Reversed vs. Extreme Blue
	Hugo Reversed	Extreme Blue
Score	4/5	3.5/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	4-6 hours
Sillage	moderate	moderate

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Hugo Reversed and Extreme Blue?

The synthetic opening will either grab you or turn you off, no middle ground. But once it settles, Hugo Reversed earns its reputation as a fragrance that simply works.Hugo Reversed

This one doesn't care about your approval. It's the fragrance equivalent of a man who walks into a room already knowing where he's sitting. The synthetic accord isn't a compromise.Extreme Blue

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