Fragrance comparison

Florence vs New York

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,509 ratings analysed

3 wins

Florence

Tocca

3.882,497 votes

Rank #2,313 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%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?

Florence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Florence
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
New York
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Florence3/5

New York2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorenceTocca

New YorkPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,497 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 8%Had 10%Want 82%

Category winnerFlorenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

2,497 votes

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNew York

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFlorenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

fruity65%

green48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleBergamotGrapefruit Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseJasmineViolet LeafIris

Base

MuskWhite Woods

Top15-30 mins

Cosmopolitan cocktailAppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PimentoIrisViolet

Base5-7 hrs

Cotton CandyPatchouliWhite Woods

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer13

Fall63

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

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#2,313

PerfumerEllen Molner

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#44,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFlorenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tocca Florence opens with a crisp, slightly sharp burst of green apple and crushed grapefruit leaf. As the fruit notes recede, a massive, creamy gardenia takes center stage, supported by a dense tuberose and sweet jasmine. It feels like walking through a damp conservatory where white flowers are in full bloom. This is…

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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, Florence or New York?

Florence takes 3 of 5 categories. Florence is rated 3.88/5 from 2,497 votes; New York is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Florence for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose New York for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Florence or New York?

New York lasts longest (New York 70/100, Florence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florence or New York?

New York projects furthest (New York 67/100, Florence 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florence and New York smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Iris and White Woods.

Is Florence or New York better for summer or winter?

New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florence and New York?

Florence has top notes of Pear, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk and White Woods. 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.