L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum vs Urban Energy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
L’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Urban EnergyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum3/4
Urban Energy1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Urban Energy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumGuerlainUrban EnergyJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 9,355 votes
Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%
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 hate63%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
9,355 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
Category winners
LongevityL’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
SillageL’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUrban EnergyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
cherry92%
vanilla84%
almond77%
nutty69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
amber50%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondSpicesLavenderBergamotRosemaryThyme
Heart3 to 5 hours
CherryVanillaIncenseBulgarian Rose
Base4 to 6 hours
LeatherTonka BeanSandalwood
Top
Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary
Heart
LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf
Base
IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Thyme. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer17
Fall99
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Spring100
Summer83
Fall17
Winter17
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#881
PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#53,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum brings together rich cherry, sweet almond, and warm vanilla over a base of leather and sandalwood. The opening pairs nutty almond with fresh bergamot, aromatic lavender, rosemary, thyme, and mixed spices before sinking into a plush, dark cherry heart. Bulgarian rose and smoky incen…
Reviews →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 …
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, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Urban Energy?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is rated 4.45/5 from 9,355 votes; Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Urban Energy?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum 71/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Urban Energy?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum 56/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum and Urban Energy smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Thyme.
Is L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Urban Energy better for summer or winter?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Urban Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum and Urban Energy?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum has top notes of Almond, Spices, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry, Vanilla, Incense and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.
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