Goodbye New York Sour
Designed for wearers who enjoy bold gourmand depth paired with dry woods, Goodbye New York Sour delivers an inviting cocktail mood. The pairing of tart red wine and sweet strawberry creates an immediate talking point, shifting away from generic fruit scents into an evening profile. Oakmoss, cypriol oil, and tobacco anchor the sweetness, preventing the blend from feeling frivolous. Wearers drawn to adventurous, boozy compositions will appreciate its presence during crisp spring nights, autumn gatherings, and winter events. It appeals to men and women seeking a dark, spiced fruit fragrance that stays polished rather than cloying.
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Performance Metrics
31 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Community votes indicate solid staying power, with four voters rating it long lasting (7 to 12 hours), two rating it moderate, and one reporting eternal endurance. Sillage is equally pronounced, led by four votes for strong projection and two for moderate. It maintains a distinct scent cloud for hours before drying down to a closer woody base.
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This fragrance centers on a rich interplay between boozy red wine, sweet strawberry, and dry tobacco. Davana and cinnamon add spicy radiance in the opening, leading to a heart of rose, geranium, and cashmeran before resting on a base of cypriol oil, cedar, oakmoss, and warm vanilla.
Main Accords
6 MAPPEDThe wine and soft spicy accords dominate the initial stage, pairing tart fermented nuance with warm cinnamon. As the fragrance develops, woody and tobacco accords take center stage, supported by earthy and mossy nuances from cypriol oil and oakmoss that give the scent depth and restraint.
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and fall. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
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Distinctive opening pairing rich red wine with sweet strawberry
Strong longevity verified by community votes lasting 7 to 12 hours
Noticeable sillage that creates an arm length projection bubble
Complex base built on dry tobacco, cedar, and earthy cypriol
Aromatic cinnamon and davana provide an engaging spicy lift
Balanced sweetness tempered by oakmoss and herbal geranium
Great fit for cold weather, evening dates, and autumn events
Composed by recognized perfumer Chris Maurice
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Strawberry wine sweetness can be polarizing for casual wearers
Not well suited for hot, humid summer days according to votes
Rich boozy profile makes it less appropriate for conservative office settings
Limited public review data with only one written user impression
Cypriol oil and earthy moss in the base may feel too dark for gourmand fans
Niche brand distribution makes sampling difficult in some regions
Opening fruitiness fades relatively quickly into heavy woods
May feel overly complex for shoppers wanting a simple tobacco fragrance
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Goodbye New York Sour by Proad Full Fragrance Editorial Review”
Goodbye New York Sour by Proad opens with an immediate burst of boozy fruitiness. The scent leans directly into its cocktail namesake, showcasing a tart red wine note mixed with ripe, jammy strawberry. Coriander and davana bring an aromatic green lift, while cinnamon adds a warm, spicy flicker. It feels lively and sweet from the first spray, setting an expressive, unconventional tone.
As the initial fruit surge calms, the heart reveals a soft floral core. Geranium provides a fresh herbal edge that keeps the sweetness in check, while rose and tuberose lend body and smooth texture. Cashmeran acts as a bridge, softening the transition into a dense, complex base. In the final hours, cypriol oil, oakmoss, and guaiac wood create a dark, earthy foundation balanced by dry tobacco, cedar, warm amber, vanilla, and tonka bean.
The fragrance evolves from a spirited wine-and-fruit profile into a smoky, mossy wood composition. The wine accord is most prominent during the first hour, bringing a fermented, tannic tartness that melds cleanly with strawberry. By the third hour, tobacco and earthy cypriol begin to dominate, transforming the scent into something far more grounded and textured. The vanilla and amber remain subtle in the background, providing gentle warmth rather than outright dessert sweetness.
Performance is dependable and potent. Community votes place longevity predominantly in the long lasting category (7 to 12 hours), backed by four votes, while two voters note moderate longevity and one records eternal wear. The sillage earns four strong votes, showing it leaves a noticeable projection bubble during early hours. Because of its richness, cooler spring days, crisp autumn evenings, and winter gatherings suit it best, whereas high heat can make the sweet wine note feel heavy.
This scent suits fragrance enthusiasts who enjoy boozy notes and fruit balanced by serious woods. Wearers of sweet tobacco fragrance profiles will find plenty to appreciate here. However, anyone seeking a pristine office scent or a light, airy citrus should look elsewhere. Those who dislike fruity sweetness or earthy cypriol should certainly sample first, as the opening strawberry jam nuance is unmistakable.
Goodbye New York Sour by Proad offers a creative spin on modern oriental compositions. By grounding lush red wine and strawberry in dry tobacco, moss, and cedar, perfumer Chris Maurice delivers a memorable evening fragrance. It rewards bold wearers who enjoy layered storytelling on their skin.
FAQs
What does Goodbye New York Sour smell like?+
Goodbye New York Sour smells like a dark red wine cocktail blended with sweet strawberry jam, dry tobacco, and earthy woods. The top combines red wine, davana, and cinnamon before revealing a floral heart of rose and tuberose. As it dries down, cedar, cypriol oil, and oakmoss balance the initial sweetness with deep, smoky warmth.
Is Goodbye New York Sour long lasting?+
Yes, community votes confirm that Goodbye New York Sour offers long lasting longevity. Four out of seven voters report getting 7 to 12 hours of wear, with one voter recording eternal longevity past 12 hours. Base notes of tobacco, guaiac wood, amber, and cypriol oil ensure the fragrance stays noticeable on skin throughout the day.
What is the projection and sillage of Goodbye New York Sour?+
Goodbye New York Sour projects strongly and leaves an unmistakable scent trail. Four voters classify its sillage as strong, while two consider it moderate. During the first few hours, it extends beyond arm's length before settling into a consistent, warm scent bubble supported by cashmeran, cedar, and vanilla.
Is Goodbye New York Sour for men or women?+
Goodbye New York Sour is a unisex fragrance suitable for both men and women. Community gender voting leans predominantly unisex with four votes, supported by two votes for female and one for more male. The combination of sweet strawberry and floral tones balances evenly against rugged tobacco, cedar, and cypriol oil.
When is the best time and season to wear Goodbye New York Sour?+
Goodbye New York Sour performs best during the cooler temperatures of spring, fall, and winter. Community seasonal voting gives spring four votes, alongside three votes each for winter and fall, while summer received only one vote. Its rich wine, spice, and tobacco accords make it especially satisfying for evening wear and casual nightlife.
What perfumes are similar to Goodbye New York Sour?+
Wearers compare Goodbye New York Sour to Cherry Ink by Lorenzo Pazzaglia and Tobacco Jam by Criminal Elements. While Cherry Ink features a darker cherry and inky profile, Proad focuses on red wine and strawberry. Tobacco Jam shares the rustic tobacco and sweet fruit preserve dynamic, but lacks the specific cypriol and rose combination.
Is Goodbye New York Sour suitable for office and work wear?+
Goodbye New York Sour is generally too boozy and potent for conservative office settings. The prominent red wine and sweet strawberry notes make a strong statement that suits social gatherings and evenings better than professional meetings. If worn to work, a light application under clothing is recommended.
Is Goodbye New York Sour safe for a blind buy?+
No, Goodbye New York Sour is an adventurous fragrance that you should sample before buying. The combination of sweet strawberry wine with earthy cypriol oil, tobacco, and oakmoss can be polarizing. With only limited written reviews available, testing how the sweet and woody notes develop on your skin is the safest approach.
How does the opening of Goodbye New York Sour differ from the dry-down?+
The opening is sweet, fruity, and boozy, whereas the dry-down is dry, earthy, and woody. Red wine, strawberry, and cinnamon dominate the initial hour with vibrant sweetness. Over several hours, the scent transitions toward smoky guaiac wood, tobacco, oakmoss, and amber, leaving the fruitiness as a subtle background nuance.
Who is the perfumer behind Goodbye New York Sour?+
Goodbye New York Sour was created by master perfumer Chris Maurice and launched in 2023. Maurice designed the composition as an oriental floral fragrance for Proad, balancing rich fruit and floral heart notes against a heavy, complex foundation of Mediterranean woods, tobacco, and resins.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREWearers note a direct comparison to Cherry Ink by Lorenzo Pazzaglia, though Goodbye New York Sour emphasizes red wine and strawberry rather than rich cherry and ink accords. It also shares structural kinship with Tobacco Jam by Criminal Elements, which features a similar balance of sweet fruit preserves and rustic tobacco, though Proad leans more deeply into mossy woods and cypriol.
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