Fragrance comparison

Energizer vs Palermo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,129 ratings analysed

6 wins

Energizer

Boadicea the Victorious

4.13496 votes

Rank #4,037 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Energizer takes 6 of 7 categories.

Energizer
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Energizer6/7

Palermo1/7

Ratings & consensus: Energizer
Community sentiment: Energizer
Longevity: Energizer
Sillage & projection: Energizer
Value for money: Energizer
Versatility: Palermo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Energizer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnergizerBoadicea the Victorious

PalermoByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerEnergizerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

496 votes

23%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

Category winnerEnergizerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEnergizer

SillageEnergizer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value26

Category winnerEnergizerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainGrapefruitLimeBergamot

Heart

LemonMuskOrange

Base

Vetyver

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPalermoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex45

Women8

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerEnergizerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Energizer by Boadicea the Victorious bursts open with an intense array of Citruses, featuring bitter Grapefruit rind, sharp Lime, and green Petitgrain. Perfumer John Stephen constructed this 2008 release around raw, unsweetened citrus notes that retain their tart punch well past the initial spray. As the initial shar…

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Palermo is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for sun-drenched days. It features a bright mix of bergamot and petitgrain that captures the essence of a Mediterranean lemon grove. Perfect for casual summer outings, this scent offers a clean and uplifting experience that feels crisp on the skin, providing a refr…

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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, Energizer or Palermo?

Energizer takes 6 of 7 categories. Energizer is rated 4.13/5 from 496 votes; Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes. Choose Energizer for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Energizer or Palermo?

Energizer lasts longest (Energizer 69/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energizer or Palermo?

Energizer projects furthest (Energizer 57/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energizer and Palermo smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Energizer or Palermo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Energizer is the stronger pick. For winter, Palermo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Energizer and Palermo?

Energizer has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Lemon, Musk and Orange, a base of Vetyver. Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow).