Fragrance comparison

El Yunque vs Aroma de Hormiguero

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

El Yunque

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #40,090 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aroma de Hormiguero

Santi Burgas · 2018

4.0060 votes

Rank #14,618 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma de Hormiguero takes 3 of 4 categories.

El Yunque
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aroma de Hormiguero
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

El Yunque1/4

Aroma de Hormiguero3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aroma de Hormiguero
Sillage & projection: Aroma de Hormiguero
Value for money: El Yunque
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aroma de Hormiguero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El YunqueDeskLab Parfums

Aroma de HormigueroSanti Burgas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

37%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAroma de Hormiguero

SillageAroma de Hormiguero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEl YunqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

floral61%

earthy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

mossy77%

balsamic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyWhite Ginger LilyGreen NotesPatchouliVetiverGeosminResinsCedarMossBalsam FirRiver Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GeosminMushroomMastic or LentisqueAlgaeOakmossGalbanumBalsam FirArtemisiaPetitgrainPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vetiver, Geosmin and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for El Yunque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer88

Fall56

Winter24

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 30%Date 18%Party 9%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,090

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,618

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Santi Burgas

Launched2018

Reviews12

Category winnerAroma de HormigueroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DeskLab Parfums captures the raw atmosphere of Puerto Rico's tropical rainforest in El Yunque. You get an immediate splash of rushing river notes, wet river stones, and earthy geosmin that smells like fresh rain falling on warm soil. The air feels cool and humid. Crisp green leaves and creamy white ginger lily bloom a…

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Aroma de Hormiguero by Santi Burgas captures the raw atmosphere of a pine forest floor right after a heavy rainstorm. The scent opens with a sharp, tangy bite of green galbanum and bitter petitgrain that mimics the natural acidity of formic acid. As it warms on the skin, earthy geosmin and savory mushroom notes blend …

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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, El Yunque or Aroma de Hormiguero?

Aroma de Hormiguero takes 3 of 4 categories. El Yunque is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Aroma de Hormiguero is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes. Choose El Yunque for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aroma de Hormiguero for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, El Yunque or Aroma de Hormiguero?

They last about the same: Aroma de Hormiguero 66/100, El Yunque 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, El Yunque or Aroma de Hormiguero?

Aroma de Hormiguero projects furthest (Aroma de Hormiguero 59/100, El Yunque 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Yunque and Aroma de Hormiguero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vetiver, Geosmin and Balsam Fir.

Is El Yunque or Aroma de Hormiguero better for summer or winter?

El Yunque suits daytime wear; Aroma de Hormiguero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Yunque and Aroma de Hormiguero?

El Yunque features Lily of the Valley, White Ginger Lily, Green Notes, Patchouli and Vetiver. Aroma de Hormiguero features Geosmin, Mushroom, Mastic or Lentisque, Algae and Oakmoss.