Hugo XY
Hugo BossEau de Toilette2007
Side by side
Hugo XY vs. Carrera Emotion
Is Hugo XY better than Carrera Emotion?
Carrera Emotion rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BasilCedarMuskBergamotPatchouli
greenfresh spicyaromaticwoodycitrus
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 XY and Carrera Emotion?
| Hugo XY | Carrera Emotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2007 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Daphné Bugey | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Hugo XY and Carrera Emotion smell?
Hugo XY
Green
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Musky
Powdery
Patchouli
Carrera Emotion
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Woody
Warm Spicy
Green
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hugo XY and Carrera Emotion share?
Top
Pear LeafBergamot
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPlumBasilBergamot
Heart
BasilMint
PetitgrainLavenderCardamom
Base
CedarMuskPatchouli
PatchouliMuskCedarAmberVanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
PetitgrainMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
Herbaceous Notes
BasilMint
Basil
Woody Notes
Cedar
CedarSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Pear Leaf
Plum
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Hugo XY and Carrera Emotion work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Hugo XY or Carrera Emotion?
| Hugo XY | Carrera Emotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hugo XY and Carrera Emotion?
Clean-cut with an herb garden hidden underneath. The mint-basil combination either pulls you in or makes you reach for something louder, which side of that are you?Hugo XY
This isn't a fragrance that shouts. It's the guy who doesn't need to prove anything, who chose this because it works, not because it asks for attention.Carrera Emotion
The hunt
Where to buy Hugo XY and Carrera Emotion
| Hugo XY | Carrera Emotion | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz | $49.30ecosmetics | — |
| 3.3 oz | $27.99ecosmetics | — |
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