Baba Yaga vs Compass
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Baba Yaga takes 3 of 3 categories.
Baba YagaChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
CompassChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Baba Yaga3/3
Compass0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Baba Yaga
- Sillage & projection
- Baba Yaga
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Baba Yaga
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Baba YagaSulekoCompassShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
67 votes
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBaba Yaga
SillageBaba Yaga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic86%
leather72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
cinnamon30%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
musky60%
amber50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NutmegPepperCinnamonPink PepperClover
Base
Juniper BerriesLeatherPatchouli
Top
PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom
Heart
CinnamonCorianderNutmeg
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer30
Fall100
Winter75
Day65
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,789
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#67,951
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBaba YagaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBaba Yaga by Suleko leans into a resinous, herbal quality that shifts from bright citrus to a deeper, spiced woodland floor. It feels like an autumn walk where the air is crisp, turning the wearer into a scent-scape of juniper and dry patchouli. This unisex creation offers an atypical take on forest fragrances, perfec…
Reviews →Shirley May Compass targets the classic masculine lane with a hit of fresh energy that transitions quickly into dry spice. It kicks off with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper and cardamom. The initial brightness fades within ten minutes as the middle notes of nutme…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Baba Yaga or Compass?
Baba Yaga takes 3 of 3 categories. Baba Yaga is rated 4.17/5 from 137 votes; Compass is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Baba Yaga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Compass for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Baba Yaga or Compass?
Baba Yaga lasts longest (Baba Yaga 80/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Baba Yaga or Compass?
Baba Yaga projects furthest (Baba Yaga 71/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Baba Yaga and Compass smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Pepper.
Is Baba Yaga or Compass better for summer or winter?
Baba Yaga suits evening wear; Compass suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Baba Yaga and Compass?
Baba Yaga has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper Berries, Leather and Patchouli. Compass has top notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.
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