Fragrance comparison

Dancing by Jessica McClintock vs New York

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Dancing by Jessica McClintock

Jessica McClintock

3.0520 votes

Rank #22,371 FruityWoody

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33%scent match

Clearly different

New York

Pussy Deluxe

3.7512 votes

Rank #44,238 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dancing by Jessica McClintock
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dancing by Jessica McClintock2/4

New York2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dancing by Jessica McClintockJessica McClintock

New YorkPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 8%Had 10%Want 82%

Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDancing by Jessica McClintock

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

violet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleBlack CurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

GardeniaVioletJasmineIris

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Cosmopolitan cocktailAppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PimentoIrisViolet

Base5-7 hrs

Cotton CandyPatchouliWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Violet and Iris. Durations are only published for New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring25

Summer13

Fall63

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 37%Casual 29%Date 24%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDancing by Jessica McClintockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dancing by Jessica McClintock is a bright, fruity floral fragrance that opens with crisp green apple, tart black currant, and sunny lemon before settling into a powdery heart of gardenia and violet. As it warms on the skin, smooth cedar and gentle amber provide a clean, grounding woody base. Designed as an easygoing d…

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New York by Pussy Deluxe hits the skin with a tart rush of red berries and green apple, mimicking the sharp bite of an iced cosmopolitan cocktail. Within ten minutes, that boozy fruitiness takes a distinctly sweet detour. Spun sugar and spun cotton candy wrap around a powdery core of violet and earthy patchouli. It is…

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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, Dancing by Jessica McClintock or New York?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dancing by Jessica McClintock is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes; New York is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dancing by Jessica McClintock for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dancing by Jessica McClintock or New York?

Dancing by Jessica McClintock lasts longest (Dancing by Jessica McClintock 76/100, New York 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dancing by Jessica McClintock or New York?

New York projects furthest (New York 67/100, Dancing by Jessica McClintock 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dancing by Jessica McClintock and New York smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Violet and Iris.

Is Dancing by Jessica McClintock or New York better for summer or winter?

Dancing by Jessica McClintock suits daytime wear; New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dancing by Jessica McClintock and New York?

Dancing by Jessica McClintock has top notes of Apple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Violet, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. New York has top notes of Cosmopolitan cocktail, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Pimento, Iris and Violet, a base of Cotton Candy, Patchouli and White Woods.