Fragrance comparison

New York vs Arrogance Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

New York

Pussy Deluxe

3.7512 votes

Rank #44,238 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Arrogance Man

Arrogance

3.6319 votes

Rank #54,602 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York takes 4 of 5 categories.

New York
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arrogance Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

New York4/5

Arrogance Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: New York
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New York
Sillage & projection: New York
Value for money: Arrogance Man
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 YorkPussy Deluxe

Arrogance ManArrogance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 8%Had 10%Want 82%

3.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 41%

Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

32%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNew York

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerArrogance ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

woody84%

citrus77%

violet69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cosmopolitan cocktailAppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PimentoIrisViolet

Base5-7 hrs

Cotton CandyPatchouliWhite Woods

Top

PimentoGreen LeavesLimeBergamotGinger

Heart

VioletIrisMay RoseCedar

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pimento, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall63

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring83

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 37%Casual 29%Date 24%Work 11%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New York by Pussy Deluxe hits the skin with a tart rush of red berries and green apple, mimicking the sharp bite of an iced cosmopolitan cocktail. Within ten minutes, that boozy fruitiness takes a distinctly sweet detour. Spun sugar and spun cotton candy wrap around a powdery core of violet and earthy patchouli. It is…

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Arrogance Man by Arrogance opens with an energetic bite of pimento pepper paired with sharp lime and crushed green leaves. As the initial citrus fades, powdery iris and violet emerge alongside dry cedar wood. The base settles into warm patchouli, sandalwood, and tonka bean. It offers a classic barbershop feel suited f…

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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 Arrogance Man?

New York takes 4 of 5 categories. New York is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Arrogance Man is rated 3.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose New York for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Arrogance Man for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New York or Arrogance Man?

New York lasts longest (New York 70/100, Arrogance Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York or Arrogance Man?

Projection is very close: New York 67/100, Arrogance Man 65/100 for sillage.

Do New York and Arrogance Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pimento, Iris and Violet.

Is New York or Arrogance Man better for summer or winter?

New York suits daytime wear; Arrogance Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York and Arrogance Man?

New York has top notes of Cosmopolitan cocktail, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Pimento, Iris and Violet, a base of Cotton Candy, Patchouli and White Woods. Arrogance Man has top notes of Pimento, Green Leaves, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Iris, May Rose and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.