Fragrance comparison

Higher Energy vs Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,468 ratings analysed

2 wins

Higher Energy

Dior · 2003

4.041,461 votes

Rank #3,332 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''

Zara

3.577 votes

Rank #21,937 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Energy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Higher Energy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Higher Energy2/3

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Higher Energy
Sillage & projection: Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Higher Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Higher EnergyDior

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 17%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,461 votes

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityHigher Energy

SillageZara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

aromatic100%

marine91%

woody83%

white floral74%

fresh spicy65%

salty56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint

Heart

PepperNutmegIncense

Base

CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

Top

Sea NotesPineapple

Heart

Juniper BerriesWhite Lily

Base

Woodsy NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pineapple and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,332

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched2003

Reviews89

Overall rank#21,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…

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Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' targets casual summer days with a breezy profile. It opens with sharp pineapple and salty sea notes, settling into a clean juniper heart. The woody cedar base holds the fresh components together, making it an easy choice for high heat.

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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, Higher Energy or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

Higher Energy takes 2 of 3 categories. Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes; Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Higher Energy or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

They last about the same: Higher Energy 61/100, Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Higher Energy or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' projects furthest (Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' 58/100, Higher Energy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher Energy and Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is Higher Energy or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' better for summer or winter?

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher Energy and Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' has top notes of Sea Notes and Pineapple, heart notes of Juniper Berries and White Lily, a base of Woodsy Notes and Cedar.