Fragrance comparison

Urban Energy vs Quasar Evolution

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Urban Energy

JAFRA

4.205 votes

Rank #56,222 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Quasar Evolution

O Boticário

3.87216 votes

Rank #32,262 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quasar Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Urban Energy1/4

Quasar Evolution3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Urban EnergyJAFRA

Quasar EvolutionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

19%Love

61%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityQuasar Evolution

SillageQuasar Evolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerUrban EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss

Top

Watery NotesBergamotGreen NotesAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

RosemaryGeraniumSageViolet LeafOsmanthusIris Flower

Base

SandalowoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Sage. 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

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men92

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,262

PerfumerChristiane Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuasar EvolutionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Quasar Evolution by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic fougère that leans heavily into crisp aquatic notes and dewy green botanicals. It opens with an energetic splash of chilled bergamot, tart green apple, and juicy mandarin orange, immediately bringing to mind a crisp morning breeze after heavy rain. As the initial cit…

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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, Urban Energy or Quasar Evolution?

Quasar Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories. Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Quasar Evolution is rated 3.87/5 from 216 votes. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Evolution for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Urban Energy or Quasar Evolution?

Quasar Evolution lasts longest (Quasar Evolution 63/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Urban Energy or Quasar Evolution?

Quasar Evolution projects furthest (Quasar Evolution 56/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Urban Energy and Quasar Evolution smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rosemary and Sage.

Is Urban Energy or Quasar Evolution better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Urban Energy and Quasar Evolution?

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. Quasar Evolution has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Apple, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalowood, Amber and Musk.