Black Pearl vs Yara
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black PearlChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
YaraChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Pearl2/4
Yara2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Yara
- Sillage & projection
- Yara
- Value for money
- Black Pearl
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Pearl
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PearlKenoozYaraParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
3.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
48%Love
0%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
38%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYara
SillageYara
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack PearlBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
smoky84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
leather100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver
Top20-30 mins
Pink PepperSaffronBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineTonka BeanRose
Base8-12 hrs
VetiverLeatherAmberCedarwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Yara, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,357
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack PearlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…
Reviews →Yara by Parfums d'Elmar hits the skin with an unapologetic blast of dry saffron, tingling pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. It makes an immediate statement. Within ten minutes, the sharp opening subsides into a dense core of night-blooming jasmine, creamy tonka bean, and spiced rose petals. The real foundation here is …
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, Black Pearl or Yara?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Yara is rated 3.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Yara for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Yara?
Yara lasts longest (Yara 82/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Pearl or Yara?
Yara projects furthest (Yara 75/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Pearl and Yara smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Black Pearl or Yara better for summer or winter?
Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Yara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Pearl and Yara?
Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Yara has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Amber and Cedarwood.
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