Hugo
Hugo BossEau de Toilette1995
Side by side
Hugo vs. Cool Water
Is Hugo better than Cool Water?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CedarwoodLavenderSandalwoodMintJasmine
aromaticfresh spicywoodygreenfreshcitrus
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 and Cool Water?
| Hugo | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1995 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Bob Aliano | Pierre Bourdon |
Scent DNA
How do Hugo and Cool Water smell?
Hugo
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Fresh
Fruity
Lavender
Herbal
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hugo and Cool Water share?
Top
Green AppleCedar LeavesPine NeedlesGrapefruitMintThymeBasilRum
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Heart
CedarwoodGeranium LeafLavenderSageCarnationJasmine
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
Base
Balsam FirMossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodSuede
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Geranium LeafLavenderCarnationJasmine
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar LeavesPine NeedlesSandalwood
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
Herbaceous Notes
SageMintThymeBasil
MintRosemary
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
Neroli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Notes
Mossy Notes
Moss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Hugo and Cool Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hugo or Cool Water?
| Hugo | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hugo and Cool Water?
Some fragrances want to own the room. This one is for the person who walks in and doesn't need anyone to look up. Moderate projection, intimate sillage.Hugo
Here's the thing about Cool Water: it doesn't try to seduce you. It just shows up, smells incredible, and never overstays. That's rarer than it sounds.Cool Water
The hunt
Where to buy Hugo and Cool Water
| Hugo | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 oz | $23.95fragranceshop | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | $25.95fragranceshop | $18.95fragranceshop |
| ≈ 100 ml | $27.99ecosmetics · 3.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop · 3.4 oz |
| 4.2 oz | $29.95fragranceshop | $18.95fragranceshop |
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