Fragrance comparison

Wild Impulse vs Urban Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wild Impulse

Naseem

4.006 votes

Rank #44,694 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%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?

Wild Impulse takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Wild Impulse4/4

Urban Energy0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wild ImpulseNaseem

Urban EnergyJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%

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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityWild Impulse

SillageWild Impulse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWild ImpulseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match52%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

Mandarin OrangePink PepperBergamot

Heart

LavenderLeatherThyme

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskMoss

Top

Tonic WaterGingerBergamotLimoncelloMandarin OrangeRosemary

Heart

LavenderSageThymeCardamomGeraniumViolet Leaf

Base

IncenseAmberCedarMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Thyme. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWild ImpulseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wild Impulse by Naseem opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper, then settles into an aromatic lavender and leather heart. The dry-down leans musky, mossy, and lightly ambered, giving it a fresh yet earthy feel. It reads as a unisex scent with a more masculine tilt in wear. If you like citrus-…

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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, Wild Impulse or Urban Energy?

Wild Impulse takes 4 of 4 categories. Wild Impulse is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Urban Energy is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Wild Impulse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Urban Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild Impulse or Urban Energy?

Wild Impulse lasts longest (Wild Impulse 66/100, Urban Energy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild Impulse or Urban Energy?

Wild Impulse projects furthest (Wild Impulse 59/100, Urban Energy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild Impulse and Urban Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Thyme.

Is Wild Impulse or Urban Energy better for summer or winter?

Wild Impulse suits day or night wear; Urban Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild Impulse and Urban Energy?

Wild Impulse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Leather and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Moss. 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.