Fragrance comparison

Urban Energy vs Weekend

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Urban Energy

JAFRA

4.205 votes

Rank #56,222 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Weekend

Ascania

3.7114 votes

Rank #61,543 OzonicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Weekend takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Urban Energy1/4

Weekend3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Urban EnergyJAFRA

WeekendAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 25%

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

14%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityWeekend

SillageWeekend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWeekendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

ozonic100%

citrus91%

floral83%

aquatic74%

fruity65%

green56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangePeach BlossomReseda

Heart

Violet LeafSageRose Hip

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sage, Violet Leaf and Cedar. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUrban EnergyHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Weekend by Ascania reads as a light, breezy floral with a citrus and watery lift up top, then settles into soft musk and cedar. Mandarin, peach blossom and green floral touches keep it easy to wear. It looks best suited to warm weather and daytime use, especially if you want something fresh, feminine and uncomplicate…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Urban Energy or Weekend?

Weekend takes 3 of 4 categories. Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Weekend is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Weekend for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Urban Energy or Weekend?

Weekend lasts longest (Weekend 67/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Urban Energy or Weekend?

Weekend projects furthest (Weekend 46/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Urban Energy and Weekend smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Violet Leaf and Cedar.

Is Urban Energy or Weekend better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Urban Energy and Weekend?

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. Weekend has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Peach Blossom and Reseda, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Sage and Rose Hip, a base of Musk and Cedar.