Fragrance comparison

New West for Him vs Preludio

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 705 ratings analysed

4 wins

New West for Him

Aramis

4.17584 votes

Rank #24,899 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New West for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

New West for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

New West for Him4/7

Preludio3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New West for HimAramis

PreludioGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 584 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerNew West for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

584 votes

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerNew West for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNew West for Him

SillagePreludio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNew West for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

herbal30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesMintAldehydesBergamotArtemisiaLavenderCaraway

Heart

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesBay LeafWatermelonGeraniumCorianderJasmine

Base

CedarOakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pine Tree, Watermelon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Category winnerPreludioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,899

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPreludioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New West for Him is a brisk, old-school aromatic aquatic built around mint, sea air, pine, herbs, and a slightly unusual melon twist. It opens sharp and green, then settles into a woody, mossy, leathery drydown. It suits someone who enjoys masculine fresh scents with character rather than a smooth modern blue style. I…

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Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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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 West for Him or Preludio?

New West for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. New West for Him is rated 4.17/5 from 584 votes; Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes. Choose New West for Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New West for Him or Preludio?

New West for Him lasts longest (New West for Him 73/100, Preludio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New West for Him or Preludio?

Projection is very close: Preludio 62/100, New West for Him 60/100 for sillage.

Do New West for Him and Preludio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pine Tree, Watermelon and Sandalwood.

Is New West for Him or Preludio better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in New West for Him and Preludio?

New West for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, Mint, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Bay Leaf and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Leather and Sandalwood. Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber.