Fragrance comparison

Essencial Masculino vs Urban

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,293 ratings analysed

3 wins

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #23,157 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Urban

Everlast

2.502 votes

Rank #65,499 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Masculino takes 3 of 3 categories.

Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Urban
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essencial Masculino3/3

Urban0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essencial MasculinoNatura

UrbanEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 40%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,277 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Masculino

SillageEssencial Masculino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBasil

Heart1.5-2.5 hrs

LavenderGeraniumGalbanumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

CedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Basil, Lavender and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Urban, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Not enough votes yet

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,157

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssencial MasculinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…

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Everlast Urban delivers an immediate kick of crisp red apple and tart grapefruit backed by sharp sweet basil. It is light, sporty, and uncomplicated. A quick burst of alcohol clears in two minutes, letting fresh aromatic lavender and bitter galbanum take over. Clean cedar and white musk form the quiet base. You get a …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Masculino or Urban?

Essencial Masculino takes 3 of 3 categories. Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes; Urban is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Urban for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Masculino or Urban?

Essencial Masculino lasts longest (Essencial Masculino 71/100, Urban 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Masculino or Urban?

Essencial Masculino projects furthest (Essencial Masculino 62/100, Urban 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Masculino and Urban smell similar?

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

Is Essencial Masculino or Urban better for summer or winter?

Urban suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Masculino and Urban?

Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood. Urban has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Galbanum and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.