Fragrance comparison

Bordeaux Male vs Energy

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bordeaux Male

Atelier Segall & Barutti

3.7924 votes

Rank #53,106 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Energy

Umbro

3.0016 votes

Rank #62,630 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bordeaux Male takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bordeaux Male
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Energy
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bordeaux Male4/5

Energy1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bordeaux Male
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bordeaux Male
Sillage & projection: Bordeaux Male
Value for money: Energy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bordeaux Male

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bordeaux MaleAtelier Segall & Barutti

EnergyUmbro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 41%

3.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 73%Had 24%Want 4%

Category winnerBordeaux MaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

6%Love

31%Like

25%Ok

31%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity29

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBordeaux Male

SillageBordeaux Male

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value79

Category winnerEnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

green42%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

conifer48%

fresh30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeViolet LeafLimeCardamomBergamotCassisLavender

Heart

Bourbon WhiskeyCedarPatchouli

Base

BenzoinOakmossMuskSpicy Notes

Notes

Spicy NotesLemonLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime and Spicy Notes. Durations are only published for Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer82

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Casual 61%Work 21%Party 11%Date 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,106

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBordeaux MaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bordeaux Male opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and fresh violet leaf before grounding itself in warm bourbon whiskey and dark cedar wood. Created by nose Tzivia Segall in 2016, this oriental spicy fragrance combines zesty citrus top notes with a heavier, resinous base of benzoin, oakmoss, and patchouli. It …

Reviews →

Umbro Energy opens with a sharp, brisk blast of sour lime and zesty lemon. It hits like cold tap water on a groggy morning. The opening alcohol evaporates within three minutes, leaving behind a straightforward citrus fresh profile with dry spicy notes. Think of classic gym locker rooms and clean cotton athletic tees. …

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, Bordeaux Male or Energy?

Bordeaux Male takes 4 of 5 categories. Bordeaux Male is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes; Energy is rated 3.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose Bordeaux Male for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Energy for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bordeaux Male or Energy?

Bordeaux Male lasts longest (Bordeaux Male 71/100, Energy 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bordeaux Male or Energy?

Bordeaux Male projects furthest (Bordeaux Male 62/100, Energy 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bordeaux Male and Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime and Spicy Notes.

Is Bordeaux Male or Energy better for summer or winter?

Bordeaux Male suits daytime wear; Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bordeaux Male and Energy?

Bordeaux Male has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Bourbon Whiskey, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Oakmoss, Musk and Spicy Notes. Energy features Spicy Notes, Lemon and Lime.