Fragrance comparison

Ether vs Yacuma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 240 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ether

Xerjoff

3.98227 votes

Rank #5,527 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Yacuma

Olfattology

3.3813 votes

Rank #60,454 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ether takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ether
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Yacuma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ether4/5

Yacuma1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EtherXerjoff

YacumaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerEtherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

227 votes

31%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityEther

SillageEther

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYacumaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseBrazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonCumin

Heart

BenzoinLavenderClary SageGurjan balsamSiberian PineCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CaramelMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

SaffronPlumMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#60,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEtherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ether by Xerjoff pairs sharp Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot with a dark layer of Agarwood (Oud) and sweet caramel. A streak of cumin and Bulgarian rose cuts through the top, giving the citrus a prickly, warm punch before the resinous heart unfolds. As it settles on skin, earthy cypriol oil, Siberian pine, and cl…

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Yacuma starts with a heavy burst of dark plum and sharp saffron, cutting through the air with a bittersweet warmth. As it settles onto the skin, a thick beeswax and sweet honey combination anchors the heart. This sweetness does not feel clean or sugary. Instead, it carries a heavy, animalic depth that eventually gives…

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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, Ether or Yacuma?

Ether takes 4 of 5 categories. Ether is rated 3.98/5 from 227 votes; Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ether for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ether or Yacuma?

Ether lasts longest (Ether 83/100, Yacuma 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ether or Yacuma?

Ether projects furthest (Ether 72/100, Yacuma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ether and Yacuma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Ether or Yacuma better for summer or winter?

Yacuma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ether and Yacuma?

Ether has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Benzoin, Lavender, Clary Sage and Gurjan balsam, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Caramel, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood. Yacuma has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Beeswax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.