Fragrance comparison

Autograph New York vs Lady in Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Autograph New York

Marks & Spencer

3.97116 votes

Rank #12,465 WoodyPowdery

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64%scent match

Closely related

Lady in Black

Bi-es

3.5435 votes

Rank #43,662 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Autograph New York takes 4 of 7 categories.

Autograph New York
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lady in Black
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Autograph New York4/7

Lady in Black3/7

Ratings & consensus: Autograph New York
Community sentiment: Autograph New York
Longevity: Lady in Black
Sillage & projection: Lady in Black
Value for money: Autograph New York
Versatility: Lady in Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Autograph New York

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Autograph New YorkMarks & Spencer

Lady in BlackBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 19%

3.54/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 26%Want 44%

Category winnerAutograph New YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

17%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerAutograph New YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityLady in Black

SillageLady in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAutograph New YorkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

powdery100%

fruity90%

vanilla80%

sweet70%

woody60%

white floral50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both powdery, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ApricotGardeniaBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Woody NotesRoseJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskHeliotropeSandalwood

Top

White PeachApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineVioletHeliotrope

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Autograph New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night53

Spring36

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day64

Night100

Category winnerLady in BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAutograph New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autograph New York by Marks & Spencer offers a gentle, powdery blend centered on sweet fruit, soft florals, and comforting woods. It opens with an inviting burst of apricot, zesty bergamot, and sweet gardenia before settling into an airy bouquet of jasmine and rose grounded in woody notes. The base reveals a cozy fini…

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Lady in Black by Bi-es presents as a powdery Floral Woody Musk built around apricot and white peach notes. Designed for everyday wear, it leans into a sweet and fruity character that appeals to those seeking an accessible, modern scent. Its composition relies on a straightforward blend of jasmine and vanilla that perf…

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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, Autograph New York or Lady in Black?

Autograph New York takes 4 of 7 categories. Autograph New York is rated 3.97/5 from 116 votes; Lady in Black is rated 3.54/5 from 35 votes. Choose Autograph New York for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lady in Black for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Autograph New York or Lady in Black?

Lady in Black lasts longest (Lady in Black 61/100, Autograph New York 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Autograph New York or Lady in Black?

Lady in Black projects furthest (Lady in Black 64/100, Autograph New York 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autograph New York and Lady in Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Autograph New York or Lady in Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lady in Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Lady in Black is the stronger pick. Autograph New York suits daytime wear; Lady in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Autograph New York and Lady in Black?

Autograph New York has top notes of Apricot, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. Lady in Black has top notes of White Peach, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.