Higher Energy
DiorEau de Toilette2003
Side by side
Higher Energy vs. Paul Smith Extreme Man
Is Higher Energy better than Paul Smith Extreme Man?
Paul Smith Extreme Man wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
NutmegMusk
fresh spicyaromaticwoodycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Higher Energy and Paul Smith Extreme Man?
| Higher Energy | Paul Smith Extreme Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Extreme |
| Launched | 2003 | 2003 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Carlos Viñals | Marie-Aude Couture, Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Higher Energy and Paul Smith Extreme Man smell?
Higher Energy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Sweet
Earthy
Green
Paul Smith Extreme Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Higher Energy and Paul Smith Extreme Man share?
Top
GrapefruitPineappleMelonMintJuniper Berries
LemonBergamotCardamom
Heart
Black PepperNutmegIncense
NutmegGeraniumRosemary
Base
CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
RosewoodMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperNutmeg
NutmegCardamom
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
LemonBergamot
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Rosewood
Herbaceous Notes
Mint
Rosemary
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Higher Energy and Paul Smith Extreme Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Higher Energy or Paul Smith Extreme Man?
| Higher Energy | Paul Smith Extreme Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Higher Energy and Paul Smith Extreme Man?
That grapefruit opening is a statement, it hits hard and fast. If that's what you're after, Higher Energy delivers. The tradeoff is a drydown that fades to a quiet murmur as time passes.Higher Energy
This is the fragrance for the person who doesn't need the room to know they've arrived. Moderate projection means it stays yours, close, warm, personal.Paul Smith Extreme Man
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