Urban Energy vs Shades
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shades takes 3 of 4 categories.
Urban EnergyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShadesChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Urban Energy1/4
Shades3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shades
- Sillage & projection
- Shades
- Value for money
- Urban Energy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shades
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Urban EnergyJAFRAShadesArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
23%Love
55%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
128 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShades
SillageShades
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUrban EnergyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
amber50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary
Heart
LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf
Base
IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss
Top
Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom
Heart
Cedar NeedlesRosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage
Base
CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Sage 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 seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall17
Winter17
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,222
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,361
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerShadesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUrban 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 …
Reviews →Armaf Shades opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, combined with a green streak of violet leaf and a sweet touch of pineapple. This initial citrus blast quickly transitions into a classic clean aftershave vibe. The heart reveals herbal sage and geranium, which add a dry, masculine texture. On the skin, the d…
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.
Which is better, Urban Energy or Shades?
Shades takes 3 of 4 categories. Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Shades is rated 3.89/5 from 128 votes. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shades for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Urban Energy or Shades?
Shades lasts longest (Shades 59/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Urban Energy or Shades?
Shades projects furthest (Shades 63/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Urban Energy and Shades smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Cardamom.
Is Urban Energy or Shades better for summer or winter?
Urban Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Urban Energy and Shades?
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. Shades has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk.
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