The New Error vs Quixotic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The New Error takes 1 of 1 categories.
The New ErrorChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
QuixoticChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
The New Error1/1
Quixotic0/1
- 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
- The New Error
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The New ErrorPesadeQuixoticMOHWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 59%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
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%
fresh spicy90%
green80%
rose70%
musky60%
fresh50%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeBergamot
Heart
TeaRoseCitrusRumSesame
Base
MuskPepperCedarwood
Top
Bitter OrangePepperOrangeYellow MandarinBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyBulgarian RoseYlang YlangBasilNootka
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night31
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#43,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#56,476
PerfumerPia Long
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe New ErrorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPesade created The New Error as a woody scent built around sharp bergamot, dark black tea, and smooth cedarwood. The initial spray snaps with crisp orange citrus before settling into a warm core of steeped tea leaves, nutty sesame, and a splash of rum. As the fragrance warms on skin during crisp autumn afternoons, dr…
Reviews →Quixotic by MOH opens with a bright blast of crushed citrus, blending zesty bitter orange, juicy yellow mandarin, and tart bergamot. A dash of timut pepper adds a brisk, fizzy kick that keeps the opening crisp without turning sharp. As it settles, fresh basil, subtle rose, and soft lily of the valley smooth out the ta…
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
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, The New Error or Quixotic?
The New Error takes 1 of 1 categories. The New Error is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes; Quixotic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The New Error for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quixotic for a citrus and woody character.
Do The New Error and Quixotic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Rose and Musk.
Is The New Error or Quixotic better for summer or winter?
The New Error suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The New Error and Quixotic?
The New Error has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Rose, Citrus and Rum, a base of Musk, Pepper and Cedarwood. Quixotic has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pepper, Orange and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedarwood.
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