Fragrance comparison

Sama vs Urban Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sama

Nusuk

4.6256 votes

Rank #8,475 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Urban Energy

JAFRA

4.205 votes

Rank #56,222 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sama
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Urban Energy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sama4/4

Urban Energy0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SamaNusuk

Urban EnergyJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

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

71%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

56 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageSama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

mossy44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

SageGeraniumOzonic notes

Base

MossMuskLight Amber

Top

Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Geranium and Moss. 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–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex53

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#56,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sama by Nusuk is a crisp, refreshing citrus aromatic fragrance built around zesty lemon, sunlit bergamot, and a breezy ozonic accord. A clean heart of aromatic sage and herbal geranium rests on a smooth bed of earthy moss, light amber, and clean musk. It smells like an iced gin and tonic enjoyed near a cool sea breeze…

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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, Sama or Urban Energy?

Sama takes 4 of 4 categories. Sama is rated 4.62/5 from 56 votes; Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sama for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sama or Urban Energy?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 61/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sama or Urban Energy?

Sama projects furthest (Sama 49/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sama and Urban Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Geranium and Moss.

Is Sama or Urban Energy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sama and Urban Energy?

Sama has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Ozonic notes, a base of Moss, Musk and Light Amber. 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.