Jimmy Choo Urban Hero EDP Review – Do You Need It?
Urban Hero EDP.
A unique mixture of top and base notes.
Jimmy Choo Urban Hero EDP is based on amber, leather, and a fresh opening.
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What Does Jimmy Choo Urban Hero EDP Smell Like?
Right off the bat, the opening smell is bright. Led by a mix of finger lime and spicy black pepper. The lime is interesting as it is citric but also sweet. It plays second fiddle to the spicy black pepper note, the most prominent. It grabs attention with its awakening aroma.
In the background is a prominent leather and salty ambergris accord, giving the top notes depth to stay.
After 20 minutes, the top notes drastically fade into the background and slowly dissipate. The saltiness of ambergris leaves and the scent is left with a warmer and well-rounded amber note. All the while, the dominant leather, and amber duo adds a woody nuance.
The rest of the wear is leather, amber, and subtle wood notes. This is a very linear scent.
The official Jimmy Choo Urban Hero EDP notes:
TOP NOTES
- Black Pepper
- Finger Lime
MID NOTES
- Rosewood
- Vetiver
BASE NOTES
- Leather
- Ambergris
Performance
The performance is average. Urban Hero EDP lasts seven to eight hours on the skin, which is great, but the projection is light. It only pushes out about a foot for the first hour before receding closer to the skin.
As for seasons and occasions, both are pleasantly decent. Urban Hero can be worn for all seasons but needs to be applied more heavily on the coldest days of the winter. And occasions, it is all. A great office fragrance because it is so subtle.
Lastly, the mass appeal and likability are great. The leather, amber, and wood note combination is pleasant, never off-putting. The one part that may be decisive is the saltiness of the ambergris. However, this is only present for the first 20 minutes.
Final Words
The final burning question is, is Jimmy Choo Urban Hero EDP worth it? No. Even on discounters, a 100mL bottle is $40. The longevity and versatility are great, but the smell isn’t anything to write home about. And the projection is horrible.
The flanker of this, the “Gold Edition,” is a better choice if you want a Jimmy Choo fragrance or a decent scent for around this price point.
If you try Jimmy Choo Urban Hero EDP, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.