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Classic Myrrh vs Y2K 4Men

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

Updated 87 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic Myrrh takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Classic Myrrh

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Y2K 4Men

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Classic Myrrh4/5
Y2K 4Men1/5
Ratings & consensus
Classic Myrrh
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Classic Myrrh
Sillage & projection
Classic Myrrh
Value for money
Y2K 4Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Classic Myrrh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Classic MyrrhVon Eusersdorff
Y2K 4MenParis Elysees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%
3.64/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%
Category winnerClassic MyrrhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

65 votes

32%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityClassic Myrrh

SillageClassic Myrrh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value88
Category winnerY2K 4MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
powdery77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
IncenseCedarPetitgrain
Heart
SandalwoodVioletGuaiac Wood
Base
PatchouliVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
SpicesLavenderBergamotGrapefruitGreen AccordPetitgrain
Heart1 to 2 hours
SageGingerGreen Bell PepperVioletGardenia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesIncense, Petitgrain, Sandalwood and Violet. Durations are only published for Y2K 4Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer14
Fall100
Winter76
Day100
Night72
Spring31
Summer38
Fall92
Winter100
Day13
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex64
Women18
Men71
Unisex18
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#63,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassic MyrrhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic Myrrh opens with a dry blast of incense and crisp cedar, spiked with a bright edge of petitgrain. As the top notes quiet down, dark guaiac wood and soft violet emerge alongside sandalwood, giving the heart a warm wood-smoke texture. The base settles into earthy patchouli and vetiver, creating a quiet, resinous…

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Y2K 4Men by Paris Elysees delivers an aromatic, woody profile centered around brisk citrus, crisp greenery, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender backed by clean petitgrain. As the bright start settles, an unusual blend of green bell pepper, fresh ginge…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Classic Myrrh or Y2K 4Men?

Classic Myrrh takes 4 of 5 categories. Classic Myrrh is rated 4.29/5 from 65 votes; Y2K 4Men is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Classic Myrrh for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Y2K 4Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic Myrrh or Y2K 4Men?

Classic Myrrh lasts longest (Classic Myrrh 75/100, Y2K 4Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic Myrrh or Y2K 4Men?

Classic Myrrh projects furthest (Classic Myrrh 63/100, Y2K 4Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic Myrrh and Y2K 4Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Petitgrain, Sandalwood and Violet.

Is Classic Myrrh or Y2K 4Men better for summer or winter?

Classic Myrrh suits daytime wear; Y2K 4Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Myrrh and Y2K 4Men?

Classic Myrrh has top notes of Incense, Cedar and Petitgrain, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet and Guaiac Wood, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Y2K 4Men has top notes of Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Ginger, Green Bell Pepper and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

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