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Hugo Energize Spray vs Xplore

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

Updated 89 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Hugo Energize Spray

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Xplore

    Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hugo Energize Spray2/4
Xplore2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Hugo Energize Spray
Sillage & projection
Xplore
Value for money
Xplore
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hugo Energize Spray

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Hugo Energize SprayHugo Boss
XploreWomo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 41%Had 42%Want 17%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

86 votes

0%Love
100%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
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityHugo Energize Spray

SillageXplore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value63
Category winnerXploreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperLemonMintPineapple LeafCardamom
Heart
JuniperCorianderFreesiaNutmegJasmineClary Sage
Base
Teak WoodLeatherVanilla
Top
MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage
Heart
FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom
Base
CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mint, Cardamom and Juniper. 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
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex20
Women4
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,727

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#62,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHugo Energize SprayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hugo Energize Spray by Hugo Boss brings an immediate blast of crisp lemon, crushed mint leaves, and bright pink pepper that feels like splashing cold water on your face on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, herbal juniper and nutmeg add a clean, spicy warmth before settling into smooth teak wood and …

Reviews →

Xplore by Womo is an aromatic fougere that leans into a crisp blend of mint and kumquat before settling into a warm, woody base. It captures the spirit of a spontaneous outdoor day, grounding its sharp, citrusy top notes with a smooth, reliable foundation of teak wood and vanilla. This scent is an excellent companion …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hugo Energize Spray or Xplore?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hugo Energize Spray is rated 4.00/5 from 86 votes; Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hugo Energize Spray for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hugo Energize Spray or Xplore?

Hugo Energize Spray lasts longest (Hugo Energize Spray 64/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hugo Energize Spray or Xplore?

Xplore projects furthest (Xplore 67/100, Hugo Energize Spray 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hugo Energize Spray and Xplore smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mint, Cardamom and Juniper.

Is Hugo Energize Spray or Xplore better for summer or winter?

Xplore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hugo Energize Spray and Xplore?

Hugo Energize Spray has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Mint and Pineapple Leaf, heart notes of Juniper, Coriander, Freesia and Nutmeg, a base of Teak Wood, Leather and Vanilla. Xplore has top notes of Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Juniper, a base of Coumarin, Vanilla, Teak Wood and Leather.

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