Fragrance comparison

Dạ Yến vs Cashmere Orchid

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dạ Yến

Maison de Nguyễn

4.2025 votes

Rank #35,245 GreenHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

Cashmere Orchid

Rocco Ragni

4.001 votes

Rank #62,125 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dạ Yến takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dạ Yến
Choose it for a green and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cashmere Orchid
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dạ Yến3/4

Cashmere Orchid1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dạ Yến
Sillage & projection: Dạ Yến
Value for money: Cashmere Orchid
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dạ Yến

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dạ YếnMaison de Nguyễn

Cashmere OrchidRocco Ragni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 89%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDạ Yến

SillageDạ Yến

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCashmere OrchidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

herbal92%

savory84%

fresh spicy77%

lactonic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinsengJiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine)CinnamonLychee

Heart

RiceTapiocaGingerCakeLotus

Base

Peru BalsamSandalwoodVetiver

Top

BergamotPink PepperPlumPeachCoconutStrawberryBlack CurrantCinnamon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIndian TuberoseOrchidLotus

Base

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVanillaTonka BeanAmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lotus, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerNguyen Do

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,125

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDạ YếnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dạ Yến by Maison de Nguyễn captures the spirit of a historic Vietnamese royal banquet. The scent opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginseng and sweet fermented rice wine, then shifts into a comforting blend of warm rice and ginger cake. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and earthy vetiver, creating an unusual s…

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Cashmere Orchid by Rocco Ragni is a dense floral fruity composition centered on a rich orchid heart. It layers sweet plum, peach, and strawberry over a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. Best suited for crisp autumn days when you want a fragrance that projects comfort and sweetness. It performs as a balanced, versat…

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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, Dạ Yến or Cashmere Orchid?

Dạ Yến takes 3 of 4 categories. Dạ Yến is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Cashmere Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dạ Yến for a green and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cashmere Orchid for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dạ Yến or Cashmere Orchid?

Dạ Yến lasts longest (Dạ Yến 76/100, Cashmere Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dạ Yến or Cashmere Orchid?

Dạ Yến projects furthest (Dạ Yến 64/100, Cashmere Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dạ Yến and Cashmere Orchid smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lotus, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Dạ Yến or Cashmere Orchid better for summer or winter?

Dạ Yến suits evening wear; Cashmere Orchid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dạ Yến and Cashmere Orchid?

Dạ Yến has top notes of Ginseng, Jiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine), Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Rice, Tapioca, Ginger and Cake, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Cashmere Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Plum and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Indian Tuberose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.