New York the City of Dreams
Lattafa PerfumesEau de Parfum2026
Side by side
New York the City of Dreams vs. French Defense
French Defense projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| New York the City of Dreams | French Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2026 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christelle Laprade |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
New York the City of Dreams
Woody
Cherry
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Yellow Floral
Powdery
French Defense
Cherry
Amber
Sweet
Rose
Woody
Ozonic
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperCherryNutmeg
CherryViolet LeafChamomile
Heart
CognacLily of the ValleyMimosaRose
RoseGeraniumMimosa
Base
CedarwoodLabdanumOakmossPatchouli
AmberBlond WoodsCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| New York the City of Dreams | French Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Cherry and cognac together. That's the whole pitch, really. Sweet enough to catch the room's attention, dry enough to keep it. Eight hours of something that smells like confidence without trying too.New York the City of Dreams
Cherry-forward fragrances can feel one-dimensional, but the addition of chamomile and violet leaf here keeps it from skewing too sweet. It earns its romantic, refined reputation.French Defense