Fragrance comparison

Hooked vs Alfred Kafé

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Hooked

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2066 votes

Rank #15,320 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alfred Kafé

Carrement Belle

3.7516 votes

Rank #43,785 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alfred Kafé takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hooked
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alfred Kafé
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hooked2/5

Alfred Kafé3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HookedBoadicea the Victorious

Alfred KaféCarrement Belle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerHookedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

66 votes

19%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlfred Kafé

SillageAlfred Kafé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAlfred KaféBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

herbal77%

fresh spicy65%

camphor53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusArtemisiaSageMarigold

Heart

SaturejaHedioneCashmeran

Base

MossCedarPrecious WoodsPatchouliAmberMusk

Notes

LavenderCoffeeMintCedarBergamotSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoAmberSageMarigoldCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSage, Marigold, Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall72

Winter17

Day100

Night22

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex66

Women17

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#43,785

PerfumerFrank Jammes

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHookedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hooked opens with a sharp burst of camphorated eucalyptus and bitter artemisia, backed by dry herbal sage and marigold. The herbal bitterness feels fresh and unrefined, like crushing wild wormwood between your fingers on a hot summer afternoon. As the initial sharpness cools down, hedione adds an airy, jasmine-like f…

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Carrement Belle Alfred Kafe brings an interesting twist to masculine aromatics by mixing clean lavender and crisp mint with roasted coffee beans. Cedar and oakmoss give the base a steady green spine, while vanilla softens the sharp edges. It works well on cool spring mornings when you want something fresh yet noticeab…

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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, Hooked or Alfred Kafé?

Alfred Kafé takes 3 of 5 categories. Hooked is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes; Alfred Kafé is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes. Choose Hooked for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alfred Kafé for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hooked or Alfred Kafé?

Alfred Kafé lasts longest (Alfred Kafé 70/100, Hooked 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hooked or Alfred Kafé?

Alfred Kafé projects furthest (Alfred Kafé 60/100, Hooked 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hooked and Alfred Kafé smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Marigold, Cedar and Amber.

Is Hooked or Alfred Kafé better for summer or winter?

Hooked suits daytime wear; Alfred Kafé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hooked and Alfred Kafé?

Hooked has top notes of Eucalyptus, Artemisia, Sage and Marigold, heart notes of Satureja, Hedione and Cashmeran, a base of Moss, Cedar, Precious Woods and Patchouli. Alfred Kafé features Lavender, Coffee, Mint, Cedar and Bergamot.