New York vs Siesta Drive
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
New York takes 5 of 7 categories.
New YorkChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Siesta DriveChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
New York5/7
Siesta Drive1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Siesta Drive
- Community sentiment
- New York
- Longevity
- New York
- Sillage & projection
- New York
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- New York
- 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 YorkWIDIANSiesta DriveNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.34/ 5 · 88 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerSiesta DriveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
335 votes
61%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerNew YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew York
SillageNew York
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
rose61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
vanilla48%
woody30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
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
Calabrian bergamotLimeSicilian LemonFlorida GrapefruitItalian MandarinGingerPink Pepper
Heart
Mascarpone CheeseLemonPetitgrain ParaguayJuniperAfrican Geranium
Base
Madagascar VanillaLemongrassHaitian VetiverOlibanum
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon. 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
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNew YorkMost 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#5,331
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews30
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 →Navitus Parfums Siesta Drive opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, and spicy ginger that feels instantly invigorating on hot skin. As the initial citrus fizz calms down, an unexpected heart of rich mascarpone cheese and Paraguayan petitgrain creates a creamy dessert texture without feeling st…
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 Siesta Drive?
New York takes 5 of 7 categories. New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes; Siesta Drive is rated 4.34/5 from 88 votes. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Siesta Drive for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, New York or Siesta Drive?
New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, Siesta Drive 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, New York or Siesta Drive?
New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, Siesta Drive 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do New York and Siesta Drive smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon.
Is New York or Siesta Drive better for summer or winter?
For summer, New York is the stronger pick. For winter, New York is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in New York and Siesta Drive?
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. Siesta Drive has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lime, Sicilian Lemon and Florida Grapefruit, heart notes of Mascarpone Cheese, Lemon, Petitgrain Paraguay and Juniper, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Lemongrass, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum.
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