Fragrance comparison

Hugo Energise vs Kicker

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,535 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hugo Energise

Hugo Boss

3.981,532 votes

Rank #2,645 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Kicker

QOD Cosmetics

4.333 votes

Rank #55,437 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Energise takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hugo Energise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kicker
Choose it for a leather and woody character.

Hugo Energise3/3

Kicker0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hugo EnergiseHugo Boss

KickerQOD Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,532 votes

Have 47%Had 42%Want 11%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,532 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHugo Energise

SillageHugo Energise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

leather100%

woody91%

citrus83%

coffee74%

animalic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperLemonKumquatPineapple LeafMintMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

JasmineJuniperNutmegFreesiaClary SageCoriander

Base

LeatherVanillaTeak Wood

Top15-30 mins

LemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Turkish Coffee Beans

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint and Leather. Durations are only published for Kicker, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,645

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#55,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHugo EnergiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

The opening blast hits fast. Fresh lemon and crushed mint deliver a sharp, brisk splash of citrus chill right out of the atomizer. Give it five minutes. As the initial alcohol evaporates, a dark twist emerges from underneath. Roasted Turkish coffee beans surface to counter the initial herb freshness, adding a dry, toa…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hugo Energise or Kicker?

Hugo Energise takes 3 of 3 categories. Hugo Energise is rated 3.98/5 from 1,532 votes; Kicker is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hugo Energise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kicker for a leather and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Hugo Energise or Kicker?

They last about the same: Hugo Energise 61/100, Kicker 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hugo Energise or Kicker?

Projection is very close: Hugo Energise 51/100, Kicker 50/100 for sillage.

Do Hugo Energise and Kicker smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint and Leather.

Is Hugo Energise or Kicker better for summer or winter?

Kicker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo Energise and Kicker?

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. Kicker has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Turkish Coffee Beans, a base of Woodsy Notes and Leather.