In New York

Got this on the mail some 30 min ago and rushed to try. Bottle and packaging are top notch, elegant and classy. Fragrance wise, on first application at the beginning it reminded very much of Bleu de Chanel but in a good way, not as a cheap clone and not a 1:1 copy. Then another scent popped up in the memory and had to rush to check to confirm. This is very but very close also to A&F Fierce/Montblanc Legend, but with much better projection and longevity. I also get a very similar opening to AdG Profumo. I just made a side-by-side comparison on skin and they smell very close as well with very similar projection. For those that are on the verge of splashing the price of AdGP, this can be its closest cousin and for less than half the price if you get it from the discounters. I still have to experience the drydown and longevity, but this is as far as the opening goes. Will expand. Update: where AdGP's drydown rests on a clear layer of ISO E Super (cedarwood), this stays undefined, a bit plasticky and not as classy. All in all, it's a great alternative to AdGP for about 3+ hours. After that, it's not. Maybe good to have handy for reapplication on every day use. Update 2: this one has grown on me to the point of being my safe and dumb reach when I want something classy, fresh and uplifting. Got a similar vibe to Hermes Rocabar, but more to the 'blue' side than the citric and leather that is Rocabar's signature. It's a great clean scent for after a summer shower, very classy and lasts quite good on skin. As our noses evolve, our opinions change so after 2 years, this is one of my best all weather scents. An underrated gem IMHO.

van cleef and arpels in new york is a nice scent. nothing more, nothing less. you cant say it smells bad(i have to say it's very people pleasing) but this edt will not rock your world for sure. it is a freshy with orange, musk, lavender and tonka, synthetic in a good way so not cheap at all. i can compare it to bleu de chanel edt but you can find many similar scents in the blue category. i have few parfumes from this house and this is the most modern of the group but it's the one i prefer the less. to me, midnight in paris and the others are more inspired and genuine. in new york is a nice scent with a good price, it's very safe and versatile, very mass-appealing, it helps you when u dont want to risk. on my skin the performance is good, i cant complain about it. good for every season, every situation, every age group. anytime, anywhere! in new york è un buon profumo, nulla di speciale ma sicuramente piacevole, utile quando non sai che mettere per fare una bella figura senza rischiare. è sulla linea di bleu de chanel edt, per far capire con cosa si ha a che fare. buona performance sulla mia pelle, è quello della casa che mi piace meno ma è senz'altro il più moderno e versatile. scent-7,5 longevity-8 sillage-7,5 uniqueness-6 versatility-8,5 presentation-7 back up bottle?no compliment factor-8 my vote-7,5 in one word- safe alternative- bleu de chanel edt ps- im not sure if it's still in production...

Blind buy for my husband. I love Sophia Constant. I love the notes in this cologne. He opened the box,sprayed it into the air. A little on his wrists. The lemon and mandarin grab you at the opening. The lavender and woods enter next. And the amber wraps itself around it all in the end and it dries down into this clean, earthy, deep scent that begs a woman to assault the man wearing it. This stuff is sex in a bottle. It's good for any season, any time of day, any occasion.

Definitely a summer scent, so I will wait a few months for my final verdict. For now: It is sweet, it last about 6-7 hours, now I have it 9 hours and it is a skin scent. It has some kind of scent bubble, similar to dior sauvage. The scent feels complementary with Midnight in Paris, as a summer scent and MIP as a winter. Some reviewers said it is generic, I think it is sophisticated and rounded. I'll be back in summer to finish this review. For now it is a thumb up.

I really like it - and I do like Plat's assessment - the centre-stage airy lavender and clary sage accord is really well done and takes up most of the life of a wear for me. The naysayers will have you believe that it's too much like everything else but, y'know, it's fashion and of its time. Well priced too. It's elegant, not too sweet and may well accompany me to the office a few times this summer.

Doesn't smell like guilty. I can see the comparison tho. This is more refined and sexy. Deff brings to mind what modern elegance should smell like. Also perfect for a white tee and some jeans. Awesome price point for the quality of this juice. High marks all across the board from me. Solid 8/10

I absolutely love this fragrance one of the best I've paid under 30 for,it smells exactly like Dylan blue mixed with invictus to me,a amazing scent I give this a 9 out of 10 based on the price of it and I get 8 plus hours with great projection on my skin.......peace

I've been using it a month ago, actually it's a respectable fragrance, and i admit it's not a clone of anything not even try to be, In New York has its own personality I recommend it for summer nights

A lot of great fragrances such as this one gets bad ratings cause they are so called generic,this is a amazing slept on scent

My first aquatic scent so I just discovered. Beautiful scent. 9/10

VC&A In New York is one of the best scents in the league of safe, crowd pleasers. Look no further, nevermind the note check. If you know and like most of below listed fragrances, there's a VERY GOOD CHANCE that you will like In New York too: - A&F Fierce - A&F Fierce Confidence - Dior Sauvage - Bleu de Chanel - Mont Blanc Legend (Intense) - Versace Dylan Blue Personally I resemble VC&A In New York to Versace Dylan Blue and A&F Fierce Confidence the most. Sauvage is too spicy and sweeter, and Bleu de Chanel has its metallic citrusy edge that stands out. Considering it can be found pretty cheap online, and the scent you get in return, it would've been unfair to give a negative review. UPDATE (1 YEAR USE): It is not as generic as I thought at first weeks. This really grew on me, from like to love. I appreciated VC&A In New York much more in contrast when testing side by side with similar scents, and noticed how "bright" this one stands out. There's this Nivea handcream-ish note in the background which I started to pick after months of use, together with the aquatic notes but still remaining somewhat sweet (not gourmand sweet, just warm fresh) and safe for every occasion. My hand automatically goes to it when I hesitate what to wear. Conclusively an underrated fragrance.

Being always fan of Van Cleef fragrances, and with this one I can tell there's no exception, is easy to recognize and with a nice bled of ingredients. It is the first time I'm wearing it, and need to see the performance by the end of the day. So far I can still smell it nicely after 6 hrs. Update: At the en of the day it has a good performance, still present with some sillage at the end of the work hours, and my shirt after the third day still has presence of it, the lemon scent prevails, but very subtle not like bug spray.. lol over all is a good fragrance I would probably restock on in, and IMO it could be all seasons, but well that a personal choice, as I wear any cologne when I feel like it regardless of the season.

In New York by Van Cleef is an aromatic, fruity and woody fragrance. It opens with sweet fruity notes, and others slightly acidic and salty (perhaps aldehydes or marine notes). Later it becomes more woody and aromatic with a very pleasant base of tonka bean, amber and lavender. The aroma is not very original, however it smells very good and is hard not to like. It is a versatile fragrance to be used in any season of the year, and it also lasts a long time on the skin. Van Cleef in New York is a modern aromatic fougere, that is worth for its price, aroma and performance. It can be a great alternative to fragrances like Y EDP or Coach for Men.

Top note is fresh citrus, but it only lasts few minutes, then all I smell is the tamed marine note and not much else, which is too subtle for my taste. Want to like this but it's just too boring. Nice bottle so will keep trying. Update: recently its getting hot 90+ degrees. Like the bottle so I gave it a try again and now I like it. It's a relaxing soft easy scent. It is boring but pleasant. Liking it more and more.

This is a must late spring and all summer scent. 4.2 OZ bottle, $25.00... I only use three sprays, so sillage is at arm's length. Last a little over seven hours. Would i buy this again.....yes. Notes of citrus and sea water...is very strong. Great summer scent, great price, it's getting harder and harder to find thou...E.g Midnight Night In Paris EDP Just a heads up.

Such a wonderful fragrance... but as others have already attested to... It literally becomes a close up skin scent in less than an hour... A pity really as it smells great.

I hope this will surprise me in the end. Midnight in Paris is one of my all time favourites. This seems like Invictus. But i think that it will take that to another level.

"Daddy, you smell amazing." Direct quote from my son in the morning... and wife that evening. Barry Norris from The Belko Experiment wears this.

Ok, so a complete stranger ( female ) just blurted out " Oh My God, You Smell Divine!" while wearing this .... Good enough for me....

@mapache i think that one is fake. It's probably a fan-art.