Fragrance comparison

Man vs Urban Energy

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,370 ratings analysed

3 wins

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Urban Energy

JAFRA

4.205 votes

Rank #54,221 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Man3/4

Urban Energy1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Urban EnergyJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

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

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageMan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUrban EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Top

Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Man or Urban Energy?

Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Urban Energy?

Man lasts longest (Man 56/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Urban Energy?

Man projects furthest (Man 48/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Urban Energy smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Man or Urban Energy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Man and Urban Energy?

Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. 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.