Fragrance comparison

New York vs Wanted

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7,566 ratings analysed

6 wins

New York

WIDIAN

4.191,005 votes

Rank #176 AromaticAmber

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60%scent match

Closely related

Wanted

Azzaro

4.026,561 votes

Rank #608 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York takes 6 of 7 categories.

New York
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Wanted
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

New York6/7

Wanted1/7

Ratings & consensus: New York
Community sentiment: New York
Longevity: New York
Sillage & projection: New York
Value for money: Wanted
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 YorkWIDIAN

WantedAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 6,561 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

335 votes

33%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

4,961 votes

Category winnerNew YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNew York

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerWantedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon

Heart

RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris

Base

White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla

Top

LemonGingerLavenderMint

Heart

AppleGuatemalan CardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Lemon and Geranium. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNew YorkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex51

Women12

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#608

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews559

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

WIDIAN 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…

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Wanted by Azzaro is a high-energy aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a bold presence. It opens with a zesty blast of lemon and ginger, shifting into a crisp apple and cardamom heart that feels modern and playful. With its reliable longevity and strong projection, this woody-spicy scent is an easy grab for da…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New York or Wanted?

New York takes 6 of 7 categories. New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes; Wanted is rated 4.02/5 from 6,561 votes. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Wanted for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, New York or Wanted?

New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, Wanted 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York or Wanted?

New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, Wanted 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York and Wanted smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Lemon and Geranium.

Is New York or Wanted 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 Wanted?

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. Wanted has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Apple, Guatemalan Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Haitian Vetiver.