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Wanted vs New York

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

Updated 7,566 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Wanted

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • New York

    Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Wanted1/7
New York6/7
Ratings & consensus
New York
Community sentiment
New York
Longevity
New York
Sillage & projection
New York
Value for money
Wanted
Versatility
New York
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
New York

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
WantedAzzaro
New YorkWIDIAN
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 6,561 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,005 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNew YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

4,961 votes

54%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerNew YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityNew York

SillageNew York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value58
Category winnerWantedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fresh84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonGingerLavenderMint
Heart
AppleGuatemalan CardamomJuniperGeranium
Base
Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver
Top
Yellow MandarinJuniperPink PepperBergamotLavenderCorianderLemon
Heart
RoseCaramelGeraniumPatchouliAkigalawoodJasmineOrris
Base
White MuskTonka BeanWhite AmberHaitian VetiverTobaccoAmbergrisOlibanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Juniper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter66
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNew YorkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex7
Women1
Men37
Unisex51
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#608

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews559

Overall rank#176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wanted by Azzaro is a high-energy aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a bold presence. It opens with a zesty blast of lemon and ginger, shifting into a crisp apple and cardamom heart that feels modern and playful. With its reliable longevity and strong projection, this woody-spicy scent is an easy grab for da…

Reviews →

WIDIAN New York opens with bright citrus, juniper, pepper, and lavender, then settles into a smoother floral amber with rose, caramel, soft woods, and tobacco-tonka warmth. It reads polished rather than loud. This is an easy niche wear for someone who wants refinement, steady projection, and a slightly masculine unis…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wanted or New York?

New York takes 6 of 7 categories. Wanted is rated 4.02/5 from 6,561 votes; New York is rated 4.19/5 from 1,005 votes. Choose Wanted for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose New York for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Wanted or New York?

New York lasts longest (New York 84/100, Wanted 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wanted or New York?

New York projects furthest (New York 75/100, Wanted 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wanted and New York smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Juniper and Geranium.

Is Wanted or New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wanted is the stronger pick. For winter, New York is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wanted and New York?

Wanted has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Apple, Guatemalan Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Haitian Vetiver. New York has top notes of Yellow Mandarin, Juniper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Caramel, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, White Amber and Haitian Vetiver.

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