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    New York Man vs. Dark Season

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    New comparison

    New York Man rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: New York Man vs. Dark Season
    New York ManDark Season
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142008
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerShelley WaddingtonNeil Morris
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    New York Man

    Amber
    Woody
    Tobacco
    Balsamic
    Whiskey
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky
    Sweet

    Dark Season

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Cinnamon
    Patchouli
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Balsam Fir
    Heart
    TobaccoResinous NotesWhiskeyIncenseJasmineMyrrhBalsam FirHemp FlowerCedarCitrusesHerbaceous NotesCigarFrankincenseScotch WhiskySmoke
    LabdanumOakmossCinnamon
    Base
    AmbergrisCastoreumMuskSandalwoodOudPatchouli
    VanillaMyrrhPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: New York Man vs. Dark Season
    New York ManDark Season
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It polarizes the same way New York does. Either the castoreum and whiskey forwardness hook you immediately, or it reads too animalic at first spray. But here's the thing.New York Man
    Dense fir resin, smoky amber. This fragrance isn't trying to win you over, it's already decided. Dark Season is for when the temperature drops and you're done performing.Dark Season