Fragrance comparison

El Yunque vs Ground Control

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

El Yunque

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #40,090 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ground Control

AromAtom

4.676 votes

Rank #41,968 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ground Control takes 2 of 3 categories.

El Yunque
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ground Control
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

El Yunque1/3

Ground Control2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El YunqueDeskLab Parfums

Ground ControlAromAtom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityGround Control

SillageGround Control

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

smoky70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

Top

Balsam FirHemlockOzonic notesCedar Leaves

Heart

IncenseGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar

Base

VetiverPetrichorAgarwoodAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cedar, Moss 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,090

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,968

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEl YunqueHigher 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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Ground Control by AromAtom opens with sharp balsam fir needle, cold ozonic air, and dark hemlock. As the crisp canopy settles, smoky guaiac wood and incense emerge over a damp bed of petrichor, vetiver, and oakmoss. Built by astrobiologist Marina Barcenilla, this unisex eau de parfum suits crisp autumn walks, rainy la…

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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 Ground Control?

Ground Control takes 2 of 3 categories. El Yunque is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Ground Control is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose El Yunque for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ground Control for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, El Yunque or Ground Control?

Ground Control lasts longest (Ground Control 80/100, El Yunque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Yunque or Ground Control?

Ground Control projects furthest (Ground Control 75/100, El Yunque 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Yunque and Ground Control smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Balsam Fir.

Is El Yunque or Ground Control better for summer or winter?

El Yunque suits daytime wear; Ground Control suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Yunque and Ground Control?

El Yunque features Lily of the Valley, White Ginger Lily, Green Notes, Patchouli and Vetiver. Ground Control has top notes of Balsam Fir, Hemlock, Ozonic notes and Cedar Leaves, heart notes of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Petrichor, Agarwood and Amber.