Dark Temptation vs Urban Forest Nº 17
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
The Master Perfumer
Rank #60,912 AromaticFresh Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Temptation takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dark TemptationChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Urban Forest Nº 17Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark Temptation3/4
Urban Forest Nº 171/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dark Temptation
- Sillage & projection
- Urban Forest Nº 17
- Value for money
- Dark Temptation
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Temptation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark TemptationAXEUrban Forest Nº 17The Master PerfumerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 1,371 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
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 hate38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
1,278 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityDark Temptation
SillageUrban Forest Nº 17
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark TemptationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla92%
chocolate84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
cacao61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryPearGingerCoriander
Heart
Red PepperSageBasil
Base
Dark ChocolateVanillaWhipped CreamAmberPatchouli
Top
GrapefruitCorianderBasilCardamom
Heart
LavenderGeraniumSage
Base
VetiverPatchouliLabdanumTobacco
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sage, Basil and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer100
Fall43
Winter0
Day100
Night20
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#1,886
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews180
Overall rank#60,912
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDark TemptationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Temptation by AXE opens with a surprising hit of cherry and pear before settling into a warm, gourmand heart of dark chocolate and vanilla. It is a mass-market fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, spicy notes. While it often faces stigma due to its accessibility, it offers a functional, easy-to-reach scent prof…
Reviews →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…
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, Dark Temptation or Urban Forest Nº 17?
Dark Temptation takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Temptation is rated 3.40/5 from 1,371 votes; Urban Forest Nº 17 is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Dark Temptation for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Urban Forest Nº 17 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Temptation or Urban Forest Nº 17?
Dark Temptation lasts longest (Dark Temptation 52/100, Urban Forest Nº 17 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Temptation or Urban Forest Nº 17?
Urban Forest Nº 17 projects furthest (Urban Forest Nº 17 54/100, Dark Temptation 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Temptation and Urban Forest Nº 17 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sage, Basil and Patchouli.
Is Dark Temptation or Urban Forest Nº 17 better for summer or winter?
Urban Forest Nº 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Temptation and Urban Forest Nº 17?
Dark Temptation has top notes of Cherry, Pear, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Red Pepper, Sage and Basil, a base of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Amber. 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.
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