Xplore vs Hugo Energise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
XploreChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hugo EnergiseChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Xplore2/4
Hugo Energise2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hugo Energise
- Sillage & projection
- Xplore
- Value for money
- Xplore
- 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
XploreWomoHugo EnergiseHugo BossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.98/ 5 · 1,532 votes
Have 47%Had 42%Want 11%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
Category winners
LongevityHugo Energise
SillageXplore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXploreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
soft spicy84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, sweet and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage
Heart
FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom
Base
CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather
Top
Pink PepperLemonKumquatPineapple LeafMintMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
JasmineJuniperNutmegFreesiaClary SageCoriander
Base
LeatherVanillaTeak Wood
InformationalShared notesMint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,944
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,931
PerfumerClaude Dir
Launched—
Reviews123
Category winnerHugo EnergiseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXplore 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 →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 →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, Xplore or Hugo Energise?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Hugo Energise is rated 3.98/5 from 1,532 votes. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hugo Energise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Xplore or Hugo Energise?
Hugo Energise lasts longest (Hugo Energise 61/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Xplore or Hugo Energise?
Xplore projects furthest (Xplore 67/100, Hugo Energise 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Xplore and Hugo Energise smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Freesia.
Is Xplore or Hugo Energise better for summer or winter?
Xplore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Xplore and Hugo Energise?
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. 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.
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