Hugo Reversed
Hugo BossEau de Toilette2018
Side by side
Hugo Reversed vs. Libertine
Is Hugo Reversed better than Libertine?
Hugo Reversed wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
GrapefruitVetiver
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 Libertine?
| Hugo Reversed | Libertine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Hugo Reversed and Libertine smell?
Hugo Reversed
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Libertine
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hugo Reversed and Libertine share?
Top
GrapefruitBergamot
GrapefruitLemonStarfruit
Heart
Rosemary
GingerMandarin LeafHibiscus
Base
Vetiver
VetiverAmbergrisCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
GrapefruitMandarin LeafLemon
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Hugo Reversed and Libertine work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Hugo Reversed or Libertine?
| Hugo Reversed | Libertine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hugo Reversed and Libertine?
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
Libertine doesn't perform. It just exists beautifully on your skin, close and confident, perfect for those who've grown tired of fragrances that announce themselves three steps before the wearer.Libertine
The hunt
Where to buy Hugo Reversed and Libertine
| Hugo Reversed | Libertine | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $39.00ecosmetics | — |
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