Fragrance comparison

A Private Man vs New Zealand

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Private Man

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1515 votes

Rank #32,250 WhiskeyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #42,647 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Private Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

A Private Man
Choose it for a whiskey and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A Private Man3/4

New Zealand1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Private Man
Sillage & projection: A Private Man
Value for money: New Zealand
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Private Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Private ManAlexandria Fragrances

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityA Private Man

SillageA Private Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

whiskey100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

vanilla30%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

WhiskeyBlack LeatherBenzoinCardamomTonka BeanLavenderWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Benzoin and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,647

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Private ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Private Man leans into a dark, dressed-up style with whiskey, black leather, cardamom and tonka over a woody, benzoin-rich base. It opens bold and warm, then settles into a smoother ambered leather with a touch of powder and sweetness. It looks best suited to evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes boozy, …

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New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Private Man or New Zealand?

A Private Man takes 3 of 4 categories. A Private Man is rated 4.15/5 from 15 votes; New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose A Private Man for a whiskey and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Private Man or New Zealand?

A Private Man lasts longest (A Private Man 73/100, New Zealand 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Private Man or New Zealand?

A Private Man projects furthest (A Private Man 60/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Private Man and New Zealand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Benzoin and Lavender.

Is A Private Man or New Zealand better for summer or winter?

A Private Man suits evening wear; New Zealand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Private Man and New Zealand?

A Private Man features Whiskey, Black Leather, Benzoin, Cardamom and Tonka Bean. New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss.