Fragrance comparison

Grove vs Urban Energy

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Grove

Papillon

4.002 votes

Rank #52,489 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Urban Energy

JAFRA

4.205 votes

Rank #49,665 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Grove2/4

Urban Energy2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrovePapillon

Urban EnergyJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 86%Had 0%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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGrove

SillageGrove

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUrban EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink PepperRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Elemi resinVetiverCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesWhite MuskAmberMoss

Top

Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Grove, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUrban EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grove by Papillon opens with a crisp burst of juicy mandarin orange and brisk culinary rosemary, sharpened by a clean prickle of pink pepper. It smells like stepping into a sunlit pine grove after a cool morning rain. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles down to reveal an earthy core of resinous elemi, dry cedar…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grove or Urban Energy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Grove is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Grove for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grove or Urban Energy?

Grove lasts longest (Grove 60/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grove or Urban Energy?

Grove projects furthest (Grove 50/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grove and Urban Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Cedar and Amber.

Is Grove or Urban Energy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Grove and Urban Energy?

Grove has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Rosemary, heart notes of Elemi resin, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk, Amber and Moss. 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.