Fragrance comparison

Swing version two vs Newport

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Swing version two

Julian Rouas

3.002 votes

Rank #60,931 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Newport

Caswell Massey

3.9737 votes

Rank #42,762 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Newport takes 1 of 1 categories.

Swing version two
Choose it for a green and citrus character.
Newport
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Swing version two0/1

Newport1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Swing version twoJulian Rouas

NewportCaswell Massey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.97/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 53%Had 16%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HollyAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Green Notes

Base

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Top20-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Newport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer93

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNewportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Swing version two by Julian Rouas is an aromatic green composition tailored for the golf course. It features sharp top notes of holly and Amalfi lemon that transition into a base of raw Provence herbs. The scent is designed to last through a round of sports, offering a crisp, herbaceous profile that stands out during …

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Caswell Massey Newport is a crisp green citrus cologne that captures the bracing feel of ocean winds and sunlit seaside cedar. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of sparkling Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed green leaves. As the citrus sparkle mellows, a heart of clean English lavender, fresh gerani…

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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, Swing version two or Newport?

Newport takes 1 of 1 categories. Swing version two is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Newport is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes. Choose Swing version two for a green and citrus character. Choose Newport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Swing version two and Newport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon and Green Notes.

Is Swing version two or Newport better for summer or winter?

Newport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Swing version two and Newport?

Swing version two has top notes of Holly and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Green Notes. Newport has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.