Fragrance comparison

Destiny Blue vs Yamana

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Destiny Blue

Marilyn Miglin

3.6213 votes

Rank #23,635 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Yamana

Metaphysica Parfums

3.9417 votes

Rank #52,155 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Destiny Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

Destiny Blue
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Yamana
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Destiny Blue4/5

Yamana1/5

Ratings & consensus: Yamana
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Destiny Blue
Sillage & projection: Destiny Blue
Value for money: Destiny Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Destiny Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Destiny BlueMarilyn Miglin

YamanaMetaphysica Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 51%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerYamanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

41%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDestiny Blue

SillageDestiny Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDestiny BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

woody30%

citrus100%

sweet90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blue PoppyClementineWoody NotesMarigoldAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MarigoldCinnamon

Base

Woody NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Marigold and Amber. Durations are only published for Destiny Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#52,155

PerfumerJulia Vinogradova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDestiny BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Destiny Blue by Marilyn Miglin delivers a bright floral green profile built around juicy clementine, blue poppy, and earthy marigold. The opening brings a sunny splash of citrus that immediately mingles with powdery floral petals and a subtle fresh spicy bite. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dry woody notes f…

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Yamana by Metaphysica Parfums pairs sharp citrus with bitter florals and warm spice. The opening sprays lime, juicy orange, and bright mandarin peel right away. Bitter marigold cuts through the initial zest within minutes, keeping the citrus from smelling like soda syrup. Warm cinnamon simmers underneath, joining clea…

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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, Destiny Blue or Yamana?

Destiny Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. Destiny Blue is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Yamana is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Destiny Blue for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Yamana for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Destiny Blue or Yamana?

Destiny Blue lasts longest (Destiny Blue 66/100, Yamana 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Destiny Blue or Yamana?

Destiny Blue projects furthest (Destiny Blue 61/100, Yamana 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Destiny Blue and Yamana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Marigold and Amber.

Is Destiny Blue or Yamana better for summer or winter?

Destiny Blue suits daytime wear; Yamana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Destiny Blue and Yamana?

Destiny Blue features Blue Poppy, Clementine, Woody Notes, Marigold and Amber. Yamana has top notes of Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Marigold and Cinnamon, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.