Fragrance comparison

Dennis Basso Summer vs Norell New York

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

Dennis Basso Summer

Dennis Basso

4.502 votes

Rank #58,618 White FloralPowdery

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71%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Norell New York

Norell

3.7989 votes

Rank #13,673 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Norell New York takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dennis Basso Summer
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell New York
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dennis Basso Summer0/2

Norell New York2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dennis Basso SummerDennis Basso

Norell New YorkNorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.79/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNorell New York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both white floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PoppyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrchid

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

PearGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidGardeniaPeonyJasmine

Base

OrrisMuskVanillaSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer36

Fall59

Winter32

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,673

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerNorell New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dennis Basso Summer is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm sunshine and casual daytime wear. It kicks off with a spirited splash of zesty bergamot, crisp red poppy, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into a lush heart of creamy gardenia, fresh jasmin…

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Norell New York opens with sharp galbanum greenness and crisp bergamot layered over a juicy pear slice. The initial bitter snap settles quickly as gardenia, peony, and jasmine unfold into a dense floral heart. As the flowers soften, smooth orris root and sandalwood bring a dry, powdery texture that grounds the composi…

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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, Dennis Basso Summer or Norell New York?

Norell New York takes 2 of 2 categories. Dennis Basso Summer is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Norell New York is rated 3.79/5 from 89 votes. Choose Dennis Basso Summer for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell New York for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Dennis Basso Summer or Norell New York?

Norell New York projects furthest (Norell New York 58/100, Dennis Basso Summer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dennis Basso Summer and Norell New York smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Dennis Basso Summer or Norell New York better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso Summer suits daytime wear; Norell New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dennis Basso Summer and Norell New York?

Dennis Basso Summer has top notes of Poppy, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Norell New York has top notes of Pear, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Gardenia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.