Hogarth Chocolate vs Lucid Chocolatier:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hogarth Chocolate had more branded searches than Lucid Chocolatier among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand. Hogarth Chocolate had about 310 branded searches, while Lucid Chocolatier had 140. Hogarth Chocolate made up 0.97% of all artisan chocolatier searches we track, and Lucid Chocolatier accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about artisan chocolatiers, Lucid Chocolatier appeared in two of the five answers and Hogarth Chocolate in one. Lucid Chocolatier was mentioned before Hogarth Chocolate in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hogarth Chocolate, about 2 searches for every 1 for Lucid Chocolatier
Who does AI mention more?
Lucid Chocolatier, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Hogarth Chocolate in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Lucid Chocolatier, named ahead of Hogarth Chocolate in 2 of 2 answers
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Top artisan chocolatiers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lucid Chocolatier was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hogarth Chocolate was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Lucid Chocolatier was listed before Hogarth Chocolate in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Wellington Chocolate Factory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
House of Chocolate3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Devonport Chocolates2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bohemein2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honest Chocolat2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Foundry Chocolate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ocho2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lucid Chocolatier2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hogarth Chocolate1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia Chocolates0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about artisan chocolatiers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which artisan chocolatier should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best artisan chocolatier brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best artisan chocolatier in New Zealand for gift boxes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chocolate gifts nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury chocolates nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Hogarth Chocolate or Lucid Chocolatier more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hogarth Chocolate and Lucid Chocolatier by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten artisan chocolatiers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hogarth Chocolate, Lucid Chocolatier. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Patagonia Chocolates | Wellington Chocolate Factory | Devonport Chocolates | Bohemein | Honest Chocolat | House of Chocolate | Foundry Chocolate | Ocho | Hogarth Chocolate | Lucid Chocolatier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.7% | 17% | 13.9% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.4% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.98% | 0.75% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.8% | 16% | 16% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.4% | 18% | 12% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.87% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.6% | 23% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.59% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.9% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| Sep 2026 | 38% | 20.7% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 6% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 0.44% |
How has the Hogarth Chocolate and Lucid Chocolatier comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lucid Chocolatier took it in March 2026, Hogarth Chocolate took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hogarth Chocolate’s share of searches among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 460 to 310.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucid Chocolatier’s share of searches among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand moved from 0.41% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand artisan chocolatiers in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hogarth Chocolate in New Zealand fell 32.6% over 12 measured months, from 460 to 310 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hogarth Chocolate’s and Lucid Chocolatier’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Hogarth Chocolate
2 branded search terms
- hogarth chocolate
- hogarth chocolate makers
Lucid Chocolatier
1 branded search term
- lucid chocolatier
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