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Le Hipster vs Urbane Spirit

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Le Hipster

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Urbane Spirit

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Hipster2/4
Urbane Spirit2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Le Hipster
Sillage & projection
Le Hipster
Value for money
Urbane Spirit
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Urbane Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Le HipsterLe Parfum Citoyen
Urbane SpiritRomano
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 13%Had 38%Want 50%
3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 44%Had 33%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
67%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love
20%Like
80%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
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate42
⏱ Longevity32
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate55
Category winners

LongevityLe Hipster

SillageLe Hipster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value63
Category winnerUrbane SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
woody69%
herbal61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGingerOzonic notes
Heart1 to 2 hours
PepperVioletParsley
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverCedarPine TreeSandalwoodAmber
Top
BergamotLemonPepper
Heart
LavenderVioletSage
Base
SandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Le Hipster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerUrbane SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Hipster by Le Parfum Citoyen is a fresh woody fragrance for men built around bright citrus, airy greens, and grounding woods. The scent begins with a brisk combination of tart lemon, spicy ginger, and breezy ozonic notes that create an immediate feeling of morning air. As the initial sharpness softens, an unusual h…

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Romano Urbane Spirit opens with a crisp burst of lemon, tart bergamot, and coarse black pepper. The bright citrus top quickly gives way to a clean herbal center where lavender, clary sage, and violet create an aromatic, fresh-spicy core. As the top notes fade, a dry base of vetiver, sandalwood, and light amber warms u…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Hipster or Urbane Spirit?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Hipster is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Urbane Spirit is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Le Hipster for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Urbane Spirit for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Hipster or Urbane Spirit?

Le Hipster lasts longest (Le Hipster 60/100, Urbane Spirit 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Hipster or Urbane Spirit?

Le Hipster projects furthest (Le Hipster 44/100, Urbane Spirit 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Hipster and Urbane Spirit smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Le Hipster or Urbane Spirit better for summer or winter?

Le Hipster suits daytime wear; Urbane Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Hipster and Urbane Spirit?

Le Hipster has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Pepper, Violet and Parsley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Pine Tree and Sandalwood. Urbane Spirit has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.

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