Fragrance comparison

CK Free Blue vs Hugo Energise

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,701 ratings analysed

CK Free Blue

Calvin Klein

3.29169 votes

Rank #42,320 AquaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Hugo Energise

Hugo Boss

3.981,532 votes

Rank #2,872 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Energise takes 5 of 7 categories.

CK Free Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hugo Energise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CK Free Blue1/7

Hugo Energise5/7

Ratings & consensus: Hugo Energise
Community sentiment: Hugo Energise
Longevity: Hugo Energise
Sillage & projection: Hugo Energise
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: CK Free Blue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hugo Energise

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CK Free BlueCalvin Klein

Hugo EnergiseHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

3.98/ 5 · 1,532 votes

Have 47%Had 42%Want 11%

Category winnerHugo EnergiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

31%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,532 votes

Category winnerHugo EnergiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHugo Energise

SillageHugo Energise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

green88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderMintMandarin Orange

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Water NotesGreen NotesCardamomNutmeg

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskAmberLeather

Top

Pink PepperLemonKumquatPineapple LeafMintMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

JasmineJuniperNutmegFreesiaClary SageCoriander

Base

LeatherVanillaTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for CK Free Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer100

Fall9

Winter5

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK Free BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,872

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerHugo EnergiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK Free Blue by Calvin Klein is an aromatic spicy eau de toilette built around brisk aquatic and fresh green accords. Released as a refreshing flanker to the original line, it opens with crisp spearmint, bright mandarin orange, and soft lavender before settling into an airy core of water notes, leafy green notes, card…

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Hugo Energise by Hugo Boss is an energetic, citrus-aromatic eau de toilette built for effortless daily wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of bright kumquat, tart lemon, and sweet mandarin orange, sharpened by pink pepper and a cooling touch of fresh mint. As the fragrance settles, aromatic juniper berries, her…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK Free Blue or Hugo Energise?

Hugo Energise takes 5 of 7 categories. CK Free Blue is rated 3.29/5 from 169 votes; Hugo Energise is rated 3.98/5 from 1,532 votes. Choose CK Free Blue for a aquatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo Energise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK Free Blue or Hugo Energise?

Hugo Energise lasts longest (Hugo Energise 61/100, CK Free Blue 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free Blue or Hugo Energise?

Hugo Energise projects furthest (Hugo Energise 51/100, CK Free Blue 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free Blue and Hugo Energise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is CK Free Blue or Hugo Energise better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK Free Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Hugo Energise is the stronger pick. CK Free Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK Free Blue and Hugo Energise?

CK Free Blue has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber and Leather. Hugo Energise has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Kumquat and Pineapple Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper, Nutmeg and Freesia, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Teak Wood.