Fragrance comparison

1796 vs Urban Forest Nº 17

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Urban Forest Nº 17

The Master Perfumer

3.789 votes

Rank #61,470 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Urban Forest Nº 17 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Urban Forest Nº 17
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

17961/4

Urban Forest Nº 173/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1796
Sillage & projection: Urban Forest Nº 17
Value for money: Urban Forest Nº 17
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Urban Forest Nº 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1796Kleio

Urban Forest Nº 17The Master Perfumer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 63%Had 16%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

11%Love

56%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1796

SillageUrban Forest Nº 17

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerUrban Forest Nº 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderGrapefruitBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerOrange Blossom

Base

CedarAmberTobacco

Top

GrapefruitCorianderBasilCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSage

Base

VetiverPatchouliLabdanumTobacco

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUrban Forest Nº 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1796 by Kleio offers a structured aromatic profile for men, balancing sharp citrus with earthy spice. Coriander and grapefruit define a clean, professional opening, while a grounding base of tobacco and cedarwood provides steady warmth. It functions as a versatile, everyday choice for office settings or evening wear, …

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Urban Forest Nº 17 by The Master Perfumer offers a bright, energetic take on the classic aromatic fougere. It opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed basil, and fresh coriander, giving you an immediate lift that feels like stepping outside on a sunny morning. As the scent settles, clean herbal notes of la…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1796 or Urban Forest Nº 17?

Urban Forest Nº 17 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Urban Forest Nº 17 is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Urban Forest Nº 17 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1796 or Urban Forest Nº 17?

1796 lasts longest (1796 80/100, Urban Forest Nº 17 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1796 or Urban Forest Nº 17?

Urban Forest Nº 17 projects furthest (Urban Forest Nº 17 54/100, 1796 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1796 and Urban Forest Nº 17 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is 1796 or Urban Forest Nº 17 better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear; Urban Forest Nº 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1796 and Urban Forest Nº 17?

1796 has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tobacco. Urban Forest Nº 17 has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Labdanum and Tobacco.