Fragrance comparison

36 Jacob vs Ya'E

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

36 Jacob

Spiritum

3.003 votes

Rank #65,843 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Ya'E

Hind Al Oud

4.147 votes

Rank #53,012 AldehydicIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ya'E takes 1 of 1 categories.

36 Jacob
Choose it for a earthy and woody character.
Ya'E
Choose it for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

36 Jacob0/1

Ya'E1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ya'E

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

36 JacobSpiritum

Ya'EHind Al Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

amber77%

oud69%

leather61%

aldehydic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress

Heart

OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum

Base

White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Aldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisPistachioButter

Base6-8+ hrs

SaffronAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Saffron and Orris. Durations are only published for Ya'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Work 34%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,843

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYa'EHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 36 Jacob is a deep, smoky woody fragrance built around dark resin, earthy roots, and rich spices. It kicks off with a lively burst of pink pepper, aromatic cypress, and zesty orange, immediately backed by a golden thread of saffron. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, smooth cedarwood, clove, and buttery…

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Ya'E by Hind Al Oud opens with a crisp, fizzy blast of sparkling aldehydes that feels like high-end French milled soap before settling into a remarkably creamy, rich heart. The core of this composition pairs velvety orris with roasted pistachio and savory melted butter, creating a unique savory-sweet texture that sits…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 36 Jacob or Ya'E?

Ya'E takes 1 of 1 categories. 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Ya'E is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character. Choose Ya'E for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 36 Jacob and Ya'E smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron and Orris.

Is 36 Jacob or Ya'E better for summer or winter?

Ya'E suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 36 Jacob and Ya'E?

36 Jacob has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Orris, Clove, Orange Blossom and Red Fruits, a base of White Oud, Leather, Incense and Cypriol. Ya'E has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Orris, Pistachio and Butter, a base of Saffron and Amber.