Fragrance comparison

Dạ Yến vs I Want

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dạ Yến

Maison de Nguyễn

4.2025 votes

Rank #35,245 GreenHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #14,979 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dạ Yến takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dạ Yến
Choose it for a green and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dạ Yến5/7

I Want2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dạ YếnMaison de Nguyễn

I WantBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 89%

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerDạ YếnRating 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

35%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDạ Yến

SillageDạ Yến

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDạ YếnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

herbal92%

savory84%

fresh spicy77%

lactonic69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

Scent match7%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

Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Peru Balsam, 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

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDạ YếnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerNguyen Do

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerI WantHigher 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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I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…

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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 I Want?

Dạ Yến takes 5 of 7 categories. Dạ Yến is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Dạ Yến for a green and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dạ Yến or I Want?

Dạ Yến lasts longest (Dạ Yến 76/100, I Want 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dạ Yến or I Want?

Dạ Yến projects furthest (Dạ Yến 64/100, I Want 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dạ Yến and I Want smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Dạ Yến or I Want better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dạ Yến is the stronger pick. For winter, I Want is the stronger pick. Dạ Yến suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dạ Yến and I Want?

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. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.