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Classics 12.0 vs Urban Edition

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Urban Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Classics 12.0

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Urban Edition

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Classics 12.01/3
Urban Edition2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Urban Edition
Sillage & projection
Urban Edition
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Classics 12.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Classics 12.0Zara
Urban EditionPrime Collection
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 65%Had 24%Want 11%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
41%Like
25%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

32 votes

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityUrban Edition

SillageUrban Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
amber61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus88%
aromatic77%
floral65%
lavender53%
vanilla42%
Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCardamomLavenderNutmeg
Heart
AmberAppleCedarMusk
Base
MossVanillaTonka BeanGreen Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotCardamom
Heart2 to 3 hours
NutmegLavender
Base3 to 5 hours
Vanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Urban Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer81
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men79
Unisex21
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#66,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassics 12.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Classics 12.0 opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and cool cardamom that quickly settles into aromatic lavender and sweet nutmeg. The heart brings out clean cedar and synthetic apple, resting on a base of warm amber, musk, and soft tonka bean. Designed for casual daytime wear during warm spring and mild summer …

Reviews →

Urban Edition by Prime Collection brings together bright freshness and smooth, sweet warmth in an approachable aromatic spicy profile. The scent opens with a lively burst of zesty bergamot coupled with the cool, invigorating bite of crushed cardamom pods. As the initial citrus settles, a classic barbershop heart emerg…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Classics 12.0 or Urban Edition?

Urban Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. Classics 12.0 is rated 3.50/5 from 32 votes; Urban Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Classics 12.0 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Urban Edition for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classics 12.0 or Urban Edition?

Urban Edition lasts longest (Urban Edition 80/100, Classics 12.0 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classics 12.0 or Urban Edition?

Urban Edition projects furthest (Urban Edition 58/100, Classics 12.0 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classics 12.0 and Urban Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Classics 12.0 or Urban Edition better for summer or winter?

Classics 12.0 suits daytime wear; Urban Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classics 12.0 and Urban Edition?

Classics 12.0 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Apple, Cedar and Musk, a base of Moss, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Green Notes. Urban Edition has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Vanilla.

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