Fragrance comparison

Dynamic vs New Journalist

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dynamic

Armaf

5.003 votes

Rank #36,318 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

New Journalist

Michael Malul London

4.3432 votes

Rank #34,951 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dynamic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dynamic
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New Journalist
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dynamic3/4

New Journalist1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DynamicArmaf

New JournalistMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

4.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

59%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDynamic

SillageDynamic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerDynamicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

floral77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

GingerRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmber

Top

Apple LeafMandarinLemon

Heart

LotusBlue LavenderGeranium

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Geranium, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall19

Winter10

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,951

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew JournalistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dynamic by Armaf hits the skin with a bright splash of grapefruit and sharp red berries, instantly establishing a clean, athletic presence. As the initial citrus burst softens, a warm undercurrent of ginger and green geranium emerges to give the fragrance a structured, spicy depth. The base settles into a reliable com…

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New Journalist opens bright and easygoing, with lemon, mandarin and apple leaf giving it a crisp fruity-citrus lift. As it settles, lavender, lotus and geranium keep things airy and clean before sandalwood, vetiver and amber bring a soft woody finish. It reads fresh, aromatic and gently aquatic rather than heavy or da…

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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, Dynamic or New Journalist?

Dynamic takes 3 of 4 categories. Dynamic is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; New Journalist is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose Dynamic for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose New Journalist for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dynamic or New Journalist?

Dynamic lasts longest (Dynamic 70/100, New Journalist 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dynamic or New Journalist?

Dynamic projects furthest (Dynamic 63/100, New Journalist 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dynamic and New Journalist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Geranium, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Dynamic or New Journalist better for summer or winter?

Dynamic suits daytime wear; New Journalist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dynamic and New Journalist?

Dynamic has top notes of Red Berries, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. New Journalist has top notes of Apple Leaf, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Blue Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.