ExpLOud vs New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
New York takes 6 of 7 categories.
ExpLOudChoose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
New YorkChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
ExpLOud1/7
New York6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- New York
- Community sentiment
- New York
- Longevity
- New York
- Sillage & projection
- New York
- Value for money
- ExpLOud
- Versatility
- New York
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- New York
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpLOudLaboratorio OlfattivoNew YorkWIDIANWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 218 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
6%Hate
218 votes
54%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
335 votes
Category winnerNew YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew York
SillageNew York
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExpLOudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
earthy69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperPink PepperOlibanumNutmegCoriander
Heart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMagnolanWatery NotesLily-of-the-ValleyGardenia
Base
Indian OudWhite OudAmbrocenideAmbergrisMadagascar VetiverPatchouliWhite Sandalwood
Top
Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon
Heart
RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris
Base
White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Olibanum, Coriander and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNew YorkMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,561
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#176
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLaboratorio Olfattivo ExpLOud launches with an immediate burst of black pepper, pink pepper, and resinous olibanum. Nutmeg and coriander add a dry, warm crackle right off the atomiser. As the initial spice storm calms, an unexpected heart of watery notes and gardenia emerges, softening the sharp edges with a light flo…
Reviews →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…
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, ExpLOud or New York?
New York takes 6 of 7 categories. ExpLOud is rated 3.75/5 from 218 votes; New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes. Choose ExpLOud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, ExpLOud or New York?
New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, ExpLOud 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ExpLOud or New York?
New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, ExpLOud 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ExpLOud and New York smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Coriander and Ambergris.
Is ExpLOud or New York better for summer or winter?
For summer, ExpLOud is the stronger pick. For winter, ExpLOud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ExpLOud and New York?
ExpLOud has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Magnolan, Watery Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Indian Oud, White Oud, Ambrocenide and Ambergris. 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.
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