Fragrance comparison

Whisky Vintage vs Hugo Energise

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,556 ratings analysed

Whisky Vintage

Evaflor

4.0024 votes

Rank #26,962 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Hugo Energise

Hugo Boss

3.981,532 votes

Rank #2,645 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hugo Energise takes 4 of 5 categories.

Whisky Vintage
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hugo Energise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Whisky Vintage1/5

Hugo Energise4/5

Ratings & consensus: Hugo Energise
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hugo Energise
Sillage & projection: Hugo Energise
Value for money: Whisky Vintage
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

Whisky VintageEvaflor

Hugo EnergiseHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

3.98/ 5 · 1,532 votes

Have 47%Had 42%Want 11%

Category winnerHugo EnergiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

31%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,532 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHugo Energise

SillageHugo Energise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value61

Category winnerWhisky VintageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeAniseMint

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

Pink PepperLemonKumquatPineapple LeafMintMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

JasmineJuniperNutmegFreesiaClary SageCoriander

Base

LeatherVanillaTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Freesia. Durations are only published for Whisky Vintage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men90

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,645

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerHugo EnergiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky Vintage by Evaflor kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and a brisk sprig of mint. Sharp anise cuts through the citrus flash immediately, keeping the opening crisp and clean rather than syrupy. As the initial spray settles on skin, soft freesia and a pinch of warm cloves emerge in …

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whisky Vintage or Hugo Energise?

Hugo Energise takes 4 of 5 categories. Whisky Vintage is rated 4.00/5 from 24 votes; Hugo Energise is rated 3.98/5 from 1,532 votes. Choose Whisky Vintage for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hugo Energise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Vintage or Hugo Energise?

Hugo Energise lasts longest (Hugo Energise 61/100, Whisky Vintage 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Vintage or Hugo Energise?

Hugo Energise projects furthest (Hugo Energise 51/100, Whisky Vintage 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Vintage and Hugo Energise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Freesia.

Is Whisky Vintage or Hugo Energise better for summer or winter?

Whisky Vintage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Vintage and Hugo Energise?

Whisky Vintage has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Anise and Mint, heart notes of Cloves and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.