Fragrance comparison

New Zealand vs Ortu

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #43,481 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Ortu

Murad Mesud

3.605 votes

Rank #57,790 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Zealand takes 3 of 4 categories.

New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ortu
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

New Zealand3/4

Ortu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

OrtuMurad Mesud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNew Zealand

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, musky and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

Top15-30 mins

JasmineMangoRaspberryPeony

Heart2-4 hrs

PomegranateQuinceCloveCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

Iso E SuperMuskAmberCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Raspberry, Iso E Super and Musk. Durations are only published for Ortu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,481

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,790

PerfumerMurad Mesud

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNew ZealandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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Ortu by Murad Mesud hits skin with an unexpected clash of tart fruit and plush warmth. You get ripe mango and sharp raspberry right away, followed closely by sweet peony and heady jasmine petals. It feels lush, not sugary. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit gives way to sour quince, dark pomegranate, and a crackl…

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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 Zealand or Ortu?

New Zealand takes 3 of 4 categories. New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Ortu is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ortu for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Zealand or Ortu?

New Zealand lasts longest (New Zealand 67/100, Ortu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Zealand or Ortu?

Projection is very close: New Zealand 50/100, Ortu 50/100 for sillage.

Do New Zealand and Ortu smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Raspberry, Iso E Super and Musk.

Is New Zealand or Ortu better for summer or winter?

New Zealand suits day or night wear; Ortu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Zealand and Ortu?

New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Ortu has top notes of Jasmine, Mango, Raspberry and Peony, heart notes of Pomegranate, Quince, Clove and Cardamom, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Amber and Cashmeran.