Fragrance comparison

New York vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

New York

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,958 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sequoia in Rye takes 3 of 5 categories.

New York
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

New York2/5

Sequoia in Rye3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New YorkMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageSequoia in Rye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSequoia in RyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

musky65%

earthy56%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepperelemiBlue SageCumin

Heart

SequoiaMuskBarkIncenseIndian OudLichen

Base

VetiverCedarwoodLabdanumPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Sequoia and Cedarwood. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night60

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,958

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bergamot and blue sage open New York by Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector with a cool, peppery snap. Cumin and elemi resin add a warm spice texture right underneath the citrus. As the top notes quiet down, cedarwood and sequoia tree bark form a dry woody backbone, softened by clean musk and quiet incense. The base settle…

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Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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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, New York or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye takes 3 of 5 categories. New York is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose New York for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New York or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye lasts longest (Sequoia in Rye 70/100, New York 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye projects furthest (Sequoia in Rye 58/100, New York 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Sequoia and Cedarwood.

Is New York or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

New York suits daytime wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York and Sequoia in Rye?

New York has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper, elemi and Blue Sage, heart notes of Sequoia, Musk, Bark and Incense, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Patchouli. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.