Fragrance comparison

New Romantics vs Spicydelice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 201 ratings analysed

New Romantics

Lush

3.09126 votes

Rank #18,945 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Spicydelice

J.U.S Parfums

4.1375 votes

Rank #11,471 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicydelice takes 5 of 7 categories.

New Romantics
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Spicydelice
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

New Romantics1/7

Spicydelice5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New RomanticsLush

SpicydeliceJ.U.S Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.09/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 54%Had 10%Want 36%

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winnerSpicydeliceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

21%Dislike

8%Hate

103 votes

39%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerSpicydeliceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySpicydelice

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNew RomanticsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

green60%

cinnamon50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

vanilla74%

amber65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

DavanaCitrusesClovesCinnamonOrangeNutmegAllspice

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomGingerPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonClovesNutmegDavana

Base

VanillaAmberwood

InformationalShared notesDavana, Cloves, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer15

Fall100

Winter93

Day79

Night100

Category winnerSpicydeliceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men19

Unisex69

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,471

PerfumerMarine Ipert

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSpicydeliceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush New Romantics opens with bright citrus and davana, then turns warmer and spicier as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice come forward. It feels lively, fruity, and slightly retro in mood rather than polished or quiet. On skin, it usually reads as a moderate-wearing spicy citrus with a soft balsamic edge. This su…

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Spicydelice by J.U.S Parfums is a warm, spicy fragrance that blends cardamom, ginger, and pink pepper with a creamy vanilla base. Designed as a unisex scent, it excels in cooler weather, offering a comforting aroma that feels like a spiced chai latte. It is a solid choice for those who appreciate aromatic, wood-backed…

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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, New Romantics or Spicydelice?

Spicydelice takes 5 of 7 categories. New Romantics is rated 3.09/5 from 126 votes; Spicydelice is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes. Choose New Romantics for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Spicydelice for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Romantics or Spicydelice?

Spicydelice lasts longest (Spicydelice 70/100, New Romantics 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Romantics or Spicydelice?

Projection is very close: New Romantics 58/100, Spicydelice 58/100 for sillage.

Do New Romantics and Spicydelice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Davana, Cloves, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is New Romantics or Spicydelice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spicydelice is the stronger pick. For winter, Spicydelice is the stronger pick. Spicydelice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Romantics and Spicydelice?

New Romantics features Davana, Citruses, Cloves, Cinnamon and Orange. Spicydelice has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg and Davana, a base of Vanilla and Amberwood.