Caesar vs New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CaesarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New YorkChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caesar2/4
New York2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- New York
- Sillage & projection
- Caesar
- Value for money
- Caesar
- 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
CaesarRenato BalestraNew YorkAl-Jazeera PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 29%Had 6%Want 66%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew York
SillageCaesar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaesarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
soft spicy48%
citrus30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageMyrtleCalabrian bergamotCalamusPomegranate
Heart
CypressMastic or LentisqueChili PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarPatchouliMusk
Top
LemonGreen AppleFruity Notes
Heart
Black PepperBasilClary Sage
Base
CypressPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cypress, Black Pepper 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 seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,190
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#31,745
PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCaesar opens with a sharp burst of clary sage and herbal myrtle before settling into dry cypress and resinous mastic. Created by Maurizio Cerizza in 2015, this woody aromatic composition builds on ancient Roman perfumery references. Earthy patchouli, cedarwood, and a kick of black pepper anchor the base, giving men a …
Reviews →New York by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. New York was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Nicolas Beaulieu. Top notes are Lemon, Green Apple and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Black Pepper, Basil and Clary Sage; base notes are Cypress, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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, Caesar or New York?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Caesar is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; New York is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Caesar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Caesar or New York?
New York lasts longest (New York 57/100, Caesar 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Caesar or New York?
Caesar projects furthest (Caesar 66/100, New York 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Caesar and New York smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cypress, Black Pepper and Patchouli.
Is Caesar or New York better for summer or winter?
Caesar suits daytime wear; New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Caesar and New York?
Caesar has top notes of Clary Sage, Myrtle, Calabrian bergamot and Calamus, heart notes of Cypress, Mastic or Lentisque, Chili Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. New York has top notes of Lemon, Green Apple and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Black Pepper, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Cypress, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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