Fragrance comparison

Gate 17 vs New York Liberty

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gate 17

Morph

4.04103 votes

Rank #11,916 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

New York Liberty

Gustave Eiffel

3.3327 votes

Rank #52,458 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gate 17 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gate 17
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York Liberty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gate 175/8

New York Liberty2/8

Ratings & consensus: Gate 17
Community sentiment: Gate 17
Longevity: New York Liberty
Sillage & projection: New York Liberty
Value for money: Gate 17
Versatility: Gate 17
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gate 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gate 17Morph

New York LibertyGustave Eiffel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

3.33/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

Category winnerGate 17Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

103 votes

26%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerGate 17Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNew York Liberty

SillageNew York Liberty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGate 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

musky84%

woody77%

floral69%

beeswax61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BeeswaxFloral NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMuskMarine notesCashmere WoodAmber

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaVetiver

Top20-30 mins

BergamotBlack and Pink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisSandalwoodCedarJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCashmere WoodMuskTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall81

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerGate 17Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,916

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#52,458

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGate 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gate 17 by Morph opens with a sunny splash of bergamot wrapped in golden, waxy beeswax and soft floral petals. As it settles on your skin, a velvety iris note takes center stage alongside cashmere wood, gentle musk, and a subtle hint of salty sea air. The drydown turns into a comforting mix of smooth vanilla and earth…

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New York Liberty by Gustave Eiffel hits the skin with an energetic pop of crushed black pepper and bright bergamot. The spice feels crisp rather than heavy. Soon after, earthy iris and creamy sandalwood smooth out the edges, creating a dry, woodsy warmth with an airy touch of clean jasmine. Soft cashmere wood, tonka b…

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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, Gate 17 or New York Liberty?

Gate 17 takes 5 of 8 categories. Gate 17 is rated 4.04/5 from 103 votes; New York Liberty is rated 3.33/5 from 27 votes. Choose Gate 17 for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York Liberty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gate 17 or New York Liberty?

New York Liberty lasts longest (New York Liberty 80/100, Gate 17 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gate 17 or New York Liberty?

New York Liberty projects furthest (New York Liberty 74/100, Gate 17 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gate 17 and New York Liberty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Musk and Cashmere Wood.

Is Gate 17 or New York Liberty better for summer or winter?

For summer, New York Liberty is the stronger pick. For winter, Gate 17 is the stronger pick. Gate 17 suits daytime wear; New York Liberty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gate 17 and New York Liberty?

Gate 17 has top notes of Beeswax, Floral Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Musk, Marine notes and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. New York Liberty has top notes of Bergamot and Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Tonka Bean.