Fragrance comparison

New York vs Upscape

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

New York

Pussy Deluxe

3.7512 votes

Rank #44,238 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #65,672 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

New York
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

New York2/4

Upscape2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New YorkPussy Deluxe

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 8%Had 10%Want 82%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity 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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall63

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,672

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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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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 Upscape?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. New York is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose New York for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New York or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, New York 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York or Upscape?

New York projects furthest (New York 67/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Violet and Patchouli.

Is New York or Upscape better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in New York and Upscape?

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. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.