Fragrance comparison

Kicker vs Hugo Energize Spray

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Kicker

QOD Cosmetics

4.333 votes

Rank #55,437 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hugo Energize Spray

Hugo Boss

4.0086 votes

Rank #11,402 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Energize Spray takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Kicker0/3

Hugo Energize Spray3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hugo Energize Spray
Sillage & projection: Hugo Energize Spray
Value for money: Not scored
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

KickerQOD Cosmetics

Hugo Energize SprayHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 41%Had 42%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

35%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHugo Energize Spray

SillageHugo Energize Spray

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody91%

citrus83%

coffee74%

animalic65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Turkish Coffee Beans

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesLeather

Top

Pink PepperLemonMintPineapple LeafCardamom

Heart

JuniperCorianderFreesiaNutmegJasmineClary Sage

Base

Teak WoodLeatherVanilla

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men76

Unisex20

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,402

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerHugo Energize SprayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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 →

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, Kicker or Hugo Energize Spray?

Hugo Energize Spray takes 3 of 3 categories. Kicker is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Hugo Energize Spray is rated 4.00/5 from 86 votes. Choose Kicker for a leather and woody character. Choose Hugo Energize Spray for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kicker or Hugo Energize Spray?

Hugo Energize Spray lasts longest (Hugo Energize Spray 64/100, Kicker 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kicker or Hugo Energize Spray?

Hugo Energize Spray projects furthest (Hugo Energize Spray 56/100, Kicker 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kicker and Hugo Energize Spray smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint and Leather.

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

Kicker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kicker and Hugo Energize Spray?

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