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In 2000, Christine Arbel introduced Hugo — a fragrance that's hard to forget. A masculine fragrance belonging to the citrus family. Available as eau de toilette.
Brand country — France: a place that truly knows its way around a great scent. Hugo Christine Arbel — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
A scent you'll want to wear again and again — discovering something new every time. The official website of Christine Arbel — http://www.astierdevillatte.com.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Hugo evolves as a living composition, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The signature of Christine Arbel comes through in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes the right density and pace of development.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Citrus, Spicy and Floral. At family level the composition sits in Citrus.
In a unified mixed pyramid the opening appears as one connected movement with a airy lemon mood: Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Neroli. In this case 5 notes sound as one voice, forming sunny vitality that feels seamless.
The deeper layers are felt as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The profile is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
Taken together Hugo reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best understood in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Christine Arbel |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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