Dupe Pair
96%
Very Similar
Man Eau de Toilette bottle Man
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2007 Year 2007
££ Price Tier £
NYC Male Eau de Parfum bottle NYC Male

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Man
This one's a proper dark horse, often compared to Fahrenheit but for a fiver. It's a clean, spicy-woody violet leaf bomb that's either a classic hidden gem or a fleeting, generic disappointment, depending on who you ask. Performance is the biggest sticking point, but the scent itself has a loyal following.
Favourite
Our Verdict - NYC Male
NYC Male targets Calvin Klein's CK Man - the tart, peppery violet-leaf woody-spice that balanced green herbs against creamy amber. The dupe captures the violet-leaf-and-herbs signature but renders it flatter, with the coniferous-creamy contrast simplified and projection sitting closer to the skin than the well-balanced original.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 12%
Floral 3% 3%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 23% 23%
Sweet 10% 10%
Warm 22% 18%
Woody 19% 18%
Earthy 8% 7%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 26% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Man EdT
NYC Male EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 34% vs 30%
Mandarin 22% vs 19%
Rosemary 22% vs 23%
Bergamot 20% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Bay Leaf 30% vs 20%
Nutmeg 25% vs 21%
Incense 25% vs 18%
Mint 18% vs 21%
Only in NYC Male
Peppermint 18%
Shared Notes
Cypress 23% vs 20%
Sandalwood 20% vs 20%
Guaiac Wood 20% vs 21%
Musk 18% vs 20%
Amber 16% vs 18%

Accords

Man NYC Male
81%
Woody
85%
78%
Aromatic
75%
54%
Green
60%
58%
Ozonic
57%
Citrus
55%
Amber
40%
Fresh
55%
51%
Aquatic
47%
Powdery
47%
Smoky
Woody shared
81%
85%
Aromatic shared
78%
75%
Green shared
54%
60%
58%
57%
Amber shared
55%
40%
55%
51%
47%
47%

Performance

Man NYC Male
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its versatile fresh, woody, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, particularly the office and casual outings. However, its often-reported moderate sillage and longevity prevent it from being a powerhouse for formal events or intense sport.

NYC Male

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The green, herbal woody-spice is most at home in mild spring and autumn weather where the tart freshness and warm woods balance well.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

A versatile, well-balanced masculine suited to the office, daily wear and casual outings rather than formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
100%
Accord
57%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Green accords and Bergamot, Violet Leaf notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Man
NYC Male
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