Fragrance comparison

Behind the Curtain vs Younique

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Behind the Curtain

House of Matriarch

3.3611 votes

Rank #61,231 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Younique

Parfums Genty

3.76117 votes

Rank #23,183 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Younique takes 4 of 5 categories.

Behind the Curtain
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Younique
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Behind the Curtain1/5

Younique4/5

Ratings & consensus: Younique
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Younique
Sillage & projection: Younique
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Behind the Curtain
Fragranxe ranking: Younique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Behind the CurtainHouse of Matriarch

YouniqueParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 77%

3.76/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 48%Had 25%Want 27%

Category winnerYouniqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

12%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityYounique

SillageYounique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

oud69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

rose91%

oud83%

sweet74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryBlack CurrantBlack ElderHoneysuckle

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherLitchiCassiaPeonyWhite AmberYlang-YlangExotic Woods

Base8-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskOrris RootPowdery NotesVanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouliWhite Cedar Extract

Category winnerBehind the CurtainLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring33

Summer25

Fall100

Winter97

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 33%Casual 28%Party 25%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,231

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerYouniqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Behind the Curtain is a dark, complex blend of tart fruit, worn leather, and resinous wood. The opening hits fast with sour black currant, sweet raspberry, and black elder. Within minutes, a dense jacket leather note pulls the sweetness into moody territory. Powdery orris root, agarwood oud, and dar…

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Parfums Genty Younique is a rich oriental floral fragrance centered on juicy dark berries, romantic florals, and warm earthy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet raspberry, tart black currant, and crackling pink pepper. As the spirited top notes soften, a velvety core of red rose, peony, and fresh jasmin…

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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, Behind the Curtain or Younique?

Younique takes 4 of 5 categories. Behind the Curtain is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Younique is rated 3.76/5 from 117 votes. Choose Behind the Curtain for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Younique for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Behind the Curtain or Younique?

Younique lasts longest (Younique 70/100, Behind the Curtain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Curtain or Younique?

Younique projects furthest (Younique 66/100, Behind the Curtain 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Curtain and Younique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Peony and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Behind the Curtain or Younique better for summer or winter?

Behind the Curtain suits evening wear; Younique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Curtain and Younique?

Behind the Curtain has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Black Elder and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Leather, Litchi, Cassia and Peony, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Orris Root and Powdery Notes. Younique has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Patchouli and White Cedar Extract.