Fragrance comparison

New West for Him vs Tactics

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 674 ratings analysed

5 wins

New West for Him

Aramis

4.17584 votes

Rank #26,243 AromaticWoody

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69%scent match

Closely related

Tactics

Shiseido

4.2490 votes

Rank #30,725 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New West for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

New West for Him5/7

Tactics2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New West for HimAramis

TacticsShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 584 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

47%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerTacticsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNew West for Him

SillageNew West for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNew West for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

woody83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top

Juniper BerriesGreen NotesBergamotGalbanumLemonPeach

Heart

Pine TreeJasmineClary SageThymeCedarMint

Base

OakmossMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Pine Tree and Juniper Berries. 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

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer94

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night47

Category winnerTacticsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men57

Unisex38

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,243

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew West for HimHigher 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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Tactics by Shiseido is a clean, sharp aromatic fougere that feels like a crisp autumn morning. The opening hits with a bracing splash of green notes, bitter galbanum, and juniper berries, immediately setting a cool, refreshing tone. As the fragrance settles on your skin, the pine needle and mint notes emerge, giving i…

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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 Tactics?

New West for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. New West for Him is rated 4.17/5 from 584 votes; Tactics is rated 4.24/5 from 90 votes. Choose New West for Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tactics for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New West for Him or Tactics?

New West for Him lasts longest (New West for Him 73/100, Tactics 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New West for Him or Tactics?

New West for Him projects furthest (New West for Him 60/100, Tactics 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New West for Him and Tactics smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Pine Tree and Juniper Berries.

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

For summer, Tactics is the stronger pick. For winter, New West for Him is the stronger pick. Tactics suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Tactics has top notes of Juniper Berries, Green Notes, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Pine Tree, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.