Fragrance comparison

Perception vs Urban Forest Nº 17

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Perception

Alexandre.J

—0 votes

Rank #82,013 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Urban Forest Nº 17

The Master Perfumer

3.789 votes

Rank #61,369 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Urban Forest Nº 17 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Perception
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Urban Forest Nº 17
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Perception0/1

Urban Forest Nº 171/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Urban Forest Nº 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerceptionAlexandre.J

Urban Forest Nº 17The Master Perfumer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 63%Had 16%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

11%Love

56%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

violet69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilTarragonGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderCardamom

Base

VioletAgarwood (Oud)VetiverLeatherTobacco

Top

GrapefruitCorianderBasilCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSage

Base

VetiverPatchouliLabdanumTobacco

InformationalShared notesBasil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#82,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUrban Forest Nº 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perception opens green and spicy, with basil, tarragon and grapefruit giving it a brisk, aromatic lift before the scent settles into violet, tobacco and a polished leather base. It reads more textured than loud, with oud and vetiver adding dryness underneath. This suits shoppers who want a sharp herbal opening and a d…

Reviews →

Urban Forest Nº 17 by The Master Perfumer offers a bright, energetic take on the classic aromatic fougere. It opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed basil, and fresh coriander, giving you an immediate lift that feels like stepping outside on a sunny morning. As the scent settles, clean herbal notes of la…

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.

Do Perception and Urban Forest Nº 17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Cardamom.

Is Perception or Urban Forest Nº 17 better for summer or winter?

Urban Forest Nº 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perception and Urban Forest Nº 17?

Perception has top notes of Basil, Tarragon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Violet, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Leather. Urban Forest Nº 17 has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Labdanum and Tobacco.