New York for Gentlemen vs Orange Discrete
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
New York for Gentlemen takes 4 of 6 categories.
New York for GentlemenChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Orange DiscreteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York for Gentlemen4/6
Orange Discrete2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- New York for Gentlemen
- Community sentiment
- New York for Gentlemen
- Longevity
- New York for Gentlemen
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Discrete
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Orange Discrete
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- New York for Gentlemen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
New York for GentlemenBrooks BrothersOrange DiscreteLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 56%Had 18%Want 26%
3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
Category winnerNew York for GentlemenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
211 votes
23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNew York for GentlemenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew York for Gentlemen
SillageOrange Discrete
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
woody69%
green61%
citrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
green56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VetiverBergamotCarnationLemon VerbenaMandarin OrangeOakmossOrris RootPetitgrainBasilMuskCaraway
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Mandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerVirginia CedarPetitgrainVetiverMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for Orange Discrete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Category winnerOrange DiscreteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,049
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#40,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerNew York for GentlemenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThis cologne delivers a dry, herbal freshness built for office settings and warm weather. It opens with sharp bergamot and bitter petitgrain before settling into a soapy iris and earthy vetiver base. The scent stays clean, understated, and professional without relying on modern sweet notes.
Reviews →Orange Discrete by Le Labo is a sharp, rustic citrus fragrance built around bitter greenery and dry timber rather than sweet juice. It pairs crisp mandarin orange and tart petitgrain with the clean, slightly soapy touch of African orange flower. Instead of taking a refreshing, bright splash path, the scent leans heavi…
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
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Which is better, New York for Gentlemen or Orange Discrete?
New York for Gentlemen takes 4 of 6 categories. New York for Gentlemen is rated 4.25/5 from 211 votes; Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose New York for Gentlemen for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, New York for Gentlemen or Orange Discrete?
New York for Gentlemen lasts longest (New York for Gentlemen 65/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, New York for Gentlemen or Orange Discrete?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, New York for Gentlemen 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do New York for Gentlemen and Orange Discrete smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Musk.
Is New York for Gentlemen or Orange Discrete better for summer or winter?
For summer, Orange Discrete is the stronger pick. For winter, New York for Gentlemen is the stronger pick. Orange Discrete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in New York for Gentlemen and Orange Discrete?
New York for Gentlemen features Vetiver, Bergamot, Carnation, Lemon Verbena and Mandarin Orange. Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver.
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