Fragrance comparison

New York Chic vs Gurza

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

New York Chic

Bond No 9

4.1921 votes

Rank #44,849 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Gurza

House of Atropa

3.258 votes

Rank #63,410 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York Chic takes 2 of 3 categories.

New York Chic
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gurza
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

New York Chic2/3

Gurza1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New York ChicBond No 9

GurzaHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 1%Want 84%

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityNew York Chic

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGurzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

honey77%

Champagne69%

cherry61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tobacco LeafHeliotropeDavana

Heart

TuberoseCognacImmortelle

Base

PatchouliMuskOud

Top15-30 mins

DurianChampagneCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

CabreuvaHoneyLimeImmortelleLeatherSugarMimosaHeliotrope

Base6-10 hrs

OudPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Immortelle, Patchouli and Oud. Durations are only published for Gurza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day38

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Party 41%Date 32%Casual 20%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,849

PerfumerMiroslav Petkov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,410

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew York ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New York Chic pairs creamy tuberose with tobacco leaf, davana and a soft boozy cognac note, then settles into a darker base of patchouli, musk and oud. It reads warm, floral and woody rather than strictly sweet, with a plush evening feel that may suit cooler weather, dressier wear and anyone who likes white florals wi…

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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 Chic or Gurza?

New York Chic takes 2 of 3 categories. New York Chic is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Gurza is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose New York Chic for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gurza for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New York Chic or Gurza?

New York Chic lasts longest (New York Chic 65/100, Gurza 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York Chic and Gurza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Immortelle, Patchouli and Oud.

Is New York Chic or Gurza better for summer or winter?

New York Chic suits evening wear; Gurza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Chic and Gurza?

New York Chic has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Heliotrope and Davana, heart notes of Tuberose, Cognac and Immortelle, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Oud. Gurza has top notes of Durian, Champagne and Cherry, heart notes of Cabreuva, Honey, Lime and Immortelle, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.