Fragrance comparison

Aroma de Hormiguero vs El Yunque

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aroma de Hormiguero

Santi Burgas · 2018

4.0060 votes

Rank #14,618 EarthyAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

El Yunque

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #40,090 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma de Hormiguero takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aroma de Hormiguero
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
El Yunque
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aroma de Hormiguero3/4

El Yunque1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aroma de Hormiguero
Sillage & projection: Aroma de Hormiguero
Value for money: El Yunque
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aroma de Hormiguero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aroma de HormigueroSanti Burgas

El YunqueDeskLab Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAroma de Hormiguero

SillageAroma de Hormiguero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEl YunqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

mossy77%

balsamic69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GeosminMushroomMastic or LentisqueAlgaeOakmossGalbanumBalsam FirArtemisiaPetitgrainPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Lily of the ValleyWhite Ginger LilyGreen NotesPatchouliVetiverGeosminResinsCedarMossBalsam FirRiver Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeosmin, Balsam Fir, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for El Yunque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall56

Winter24

Day100

Night23

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 30%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,618

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Santi Burgas

Launched2018

Reviews12

Overall rank#40,090

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAroma de HormigueroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aroma de Hormiguero by Santi Burgas captures the raw atmosphere of a pine forest floor right after a heavy rainstorm. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy bite of green galbanum and bitter petitgrain that mimics the natural acidity of formic acid. As it warms on the skin, earthy geosmin and savory mushroom notes blend …

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DeskLab Parfums captures the raw atmosphere of Puerto Rico's tropical rainforest in El Yunque. You get an immediate splash of rushing river notes, wet river stones, and earthy geosmin that smells like fresh rain falling on warm soil. The air feels cool and humid. Crisp green leaves and creamy white ginger lily bloom a…

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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, Aroma de Hormiguero or El Yunque?

Aroma de Hormiguero takes 3 of 4 categories. Aroma de Hormiguero is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; El Yunque is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aroma de Hormiguero for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose El Yunque for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aroma de Hormiguero or El Yunque?

They last about the same: Aroma de Hormiguero 66/100, El Yunque 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aroma de Hormiguero or El Yunque?

Aroma de Hormiguero projects furthest (Aroma de Hormiguero 59/100, El Yunque 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aroma de Hormiguero and El Yunque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geosmin, Balsam Fir, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Aroma de Hormiguero or El Yunque better for summer or winter?

Aroma de Hormiguero suits daytime wear; El Yunque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aroma de Hormiguero and El Yunque?

Aroma de Hormiguero features Geosmin, Mushroom, Mastic or Lentisque, Algae and Oakmoss. El Yunque features Lily of the Valley, White Ginger Lily, Green Notes, Patchouli and Vetiver.