Ask vs New West for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ask takes 4 of 7 categories.
AskChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New West for HimChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Ask4/7
New West for Him3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- New West for Him
- Community sentiment
- New West for Him
- Longevity
- Ask
- Sillage & projection
- Ask
- Value for money
- New West for Him
- Versatility
- Ask
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ask
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AskMaiora ParfumNew West for HimAramisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 28%Had 5%Want 68%
4.17/ 5 · 584 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNew West for HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
52 votes
45%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
584 votes
Category winnerNew West for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAsk
SillageAsk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNew West for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
marine84%
salty77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
herbal30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesSea SaltJuniper BerriesMyrtle
Heart
EucalyptusWater JasmineAromatic NotesGeranium
Base
PatchouliAmberCedarMuskPine
Top
Sea NotesMintAldehydesBergamotArtemisiaLavenderCaraway
Heart
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesBay LeafWatermelonGeraniumCorianderJasmine
Base
CedarOakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall52
Winter16
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAskMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,507
PerfumerAntonio Gigli
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#26,416
PerfumerHarry Fremont
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAskHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAsk by Maiora Parfum is a striking aromatic aquatic that balances harsh sea salt with balsamic eucalyptus and aromatic juniper berries. It creates a crisp, Mediterranean coastal atmosphere perfect for spring days. This is a scent that feels like walking along a forested cliffside just meters from a rough, salty ocean …
Reviews →New West for Him is a brisk, old-school aromatic aquatic built around mint, sea air, pine, herbs, and a slightly unusual melon twist. It opens sharp and green, then settles into a woody, mossy, leathery drydown. It suits someone who enjoys masculine fresh scents with character rather than a smooth modern blue style. I…
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, Ask or New West for Him?
Ask takes 4 of 7 categories. Ask is rated 3.45/5 from 70 votes; New West for Him is rated 4.17/5 from 584 votes. Choose Ask for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose New West for Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ask or New West for Him?
Ask lasts longest (Ask 76/100, New West for Him 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ask or New West for Him?
Ask projects furthest (Ask 70/100, New West for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ask and New West for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Ask or New West for Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ask is the stronger pick. For winter, New West for Him is the stronger pick. Ask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ask and New West for Him?
Ask has top notes of Sea Notes, Sea Salt, Juniper Berries and Myrtle, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Water Jasmine, Aromatic Notes and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Musk. New West for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, Mint, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Bay Leaf and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Leather and Sandalwood.
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