Fragrance comparison

Dollar vs Urban Energy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.7165 votes

Rank #29,336 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Urban Energy

JAFRA

4.205 votes

Rank #55,681 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dollar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dollar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Urban Energy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dollar4/4

Urban Energy0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DollarParis Elysees

Urban EnergyJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDollar

SillageDollar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

patchouli56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesSageBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia

Base2 to 4 hours

MossPatchouliCedar

Top

Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Lavender and Thyme. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDollarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…

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Urban Energy by JAFRA is a versatile aromatic fougere for men. It opens with a zesty splash of limoncello and ginger, settling into a heart of herbal lavender and sage. The base of incense and moss provides a grounded, masculine finish. This scent performs best during spring and summer days, perfect for casual office …

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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, Dollar or Urban Energy?

Dollar takes 4 of 4 categories. Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes; Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dollar or Urban Energy?

Dollar lasts longest (Dollar 58/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dollar or Urban Energy?

Dollar projects furthest (Dollar 61/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dollar and Urban Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Lavender and Thyme.

Is Dollar or Urban Energy better for summer or winter?

Dollar suits daytime wear; Urban Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dollar and Urban Energy?

Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar. Urban Energy has top notes of Tonic Water, Ginger, Bergamot and Limoncello, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Thyme and Cardamom, a base of Incense, Amber, Cedar and Musk.