Ambitious vs New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
New York takes 5 of 7 categories.
AmbitiousChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
New YorkChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ambitious1/7
New York5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- New York
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- New York
- Sillage & projection
- New York
- Value for money
- New York
- Versatility
- Ambitious
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- New York
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmbitiousBoadicea the VictoriousNew YorkWIDIANWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
54%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
335 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew York
SillageNew York
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNew YorkBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
rose61%
aromatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderGuatemalan CardamomGeranium
Heart
Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseOrrisEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Siam BenzoinCrystal AmberSandalowoodPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk
Top
Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon
Heart
RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris
Base
White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer19
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmbitiousMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#176
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbitious by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of Guatemalan cardamom, green coriander, and peppery geranium. That bright spice quickly gives way to a dense heart where Bulgarian rose and Moroccan rose mingle with earthy orris and Egyptian jasmine. As the fragrance settles, rich base notes of Siam benzo…
Reviews →WIDIAN New York opens with bright citrus, juniper, pepper, and lavender, then settles into a smoother floral amber with rose, caramel, soft woods, and tobacco-tonka warmth. It reads polished rather than loud. This is an easy niche wear for someone who wants refinement, steady projection, and a slightly masculine unis…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ambitious or New York?
New York takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambitious is rated 4.28/5 from 46 votes; New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes. Choose Ambitious for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ambitious or New York?
New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, Ambitious 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambitious or New York?
New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, Ambitious 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambitious and New York smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Orris.
Is Ambitious or New York better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambitious is the stronger pick. For winter, New York is the stronger pick. Ambitious suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambitious and New York?
Ambitious has top notes of Coriander, Guatemalan Cardamom and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Siam Benzoin, Crystal Amber, Sandalowood and Patchouli. New York has top notes of Yellow Mandarin, Juniper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Caramel, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, White Amber and Haitian Vetiver.
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