New York vs No.12 Pseudo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
New York takes 3 of 4 categories.
New YorkChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No.12 PseudoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.
New York3/4
No.12 Pseudo0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- New York
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- New York
- 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 YorkWIDIANNo.12 PseudoArcadiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
335 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew York
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNew YorkBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
rose61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
caramel61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon
Heart
RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris
Base
White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla
Top
BergamotLemonOrange
Heart
JasmineRoseCaramelCoriander
Base
AmberPatchouliVetiverTobacco
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#176
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#67,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWIDIAN New York opens with bright citrus, juniper, pepper, and lavender, then settles into a smoother floral amber with rose, caramel, soft woods, and tobacco-tonka warmth. It reads polished rather than loud. This is an easy niche wear for someone who wants refinement, steady projection, and a slightly masculine unis…
Reviews →No.12 Pseudo opens with a bright citrus lift, then settles into a more textured mix of florals, caramel, tobacco and patchouli. It reads as a chypre with a sweeter, warmer core than the note list first suggests. If you like citrus up top but want depth underneath, this is the kind of scent that may suit you. The tobac…
Reviews →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 York or No.12 Pseudo?
New York takes 3 of 4 categories. New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes; No.12 Pseudo is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No.12 Pseudo for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, New York or No.12 Pseudo?
New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, No.12 Pseudo 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, New York or No.12 Pseudo?
Projection is very close: New York 75/100, No.12 Pseudo 75/100 for sillage.
Do New York and No.12 Pseudo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Rose.
Is New York or No.12 Pseudo better for summer or winter?
No.12 Pseudo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in New York and No.12 Pseudo?
New York has top notes of Yellow Mandarin, Juniper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Caramel, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, White Amber and Haitian Vetiver. No.12 Pseudo has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Caramel and Coriander, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Tobacco.
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