Fragrance comparison

Braukmann Evolution vs New York

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,008 ratings analysed

Braukmann Evolution

Hildegard Braukmann

3.003 votes

Rank #71,402 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

New York

WIDIAN

4.191,005 votes

Rank #176 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York takes 3 of 4 categories.

Braukmann Evolution
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Braukmann Evolution1/4

New York3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Braukmann EvolutionHildegard Braukmann

New YorkWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

54%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNew York

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBraukmann EvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

rose65%

herbal53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisWoody Notes

Top

Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon

Heart

RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris

Base

White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Braukmann Evolution, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men37

Unisex51

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Braukmann Evolution opens with a brisk, sunny splash of bergamot and bright lemon, instantly calling to mind a crisp morning breeze and chilled citrus water. As the zesty opening settles, herbal geranium and a subtle touch of clean rose take over, giving the middle stage a fresh, barbershop-style aromatic character. T…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Braukmann Evolution or New York?

New York takes 3 of 4 categories. Braukmann Evolution is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes. Choose Braukmann Evolution for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Braukmann Evolution or New York?

New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, Braukmann Evolution 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Braukmann Evolution or New York?

New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, Braukmann Evolution 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Braukmann Evolution and New York smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Rose.

Is Braukmann Evolution or New York better for summer or winter?

Braukmann Evolution suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Braukmann Evolution and New York?

Braukmann Evolution has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Ambergris and Woody Notes. 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.