Fragrance comparison

Histoire D'Amour 2 vs Yes Gold

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Yes Gold

Pupa

3.7792 votes

Rank #15,190 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yes Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.

Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Yes Gold
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Histoire D'Amour 23/7

Yes Gold4/7

Ratings & consensus: Yes Gold
Community sentiment: Yes Gold
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Yes Gold
Versatility: Yes Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Histoire D'Amour 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Yes GoldPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

3.77/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 29%Want 48%

Category winnerYes GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

24%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerYes GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerYes GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

caramel92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both ozonic, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

WatermelonSicilian OrangeRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIndian JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Yes Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerYes GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#15,190

PerfumerJean-Charles Niel

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

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Pupa Yes Gold presents a bold fruity chypre profile that immediately grabs attention. A brisk splash of crisp watermelon, tangy raspberry, and bright Sicilian orange cuts through the initial alcohol spray within seconds. The fruit feels tart rather than syrupy. Soon, sweet rose, Indian jasmine, and crisp lily of the v…

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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, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Yes Gold?

Yes Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes; Yes Gold is rated 3.77/5 from 92 votes. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Yes Gold for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Yes Gold?

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Yes Gold 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Yes Gold?

Histoire D'Amour 2 projects furthest (Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Yes Gold 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Histoire D'Amour 2 and Yes Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.

Is Histoire D'Amour 2 or Yes Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Histoire D'Amour 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Yes Gold is the stronger pick. Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear; Yes Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire D'Amour 2 and Yes Gold?

Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Yes Gold has top notes of Watermelon, Sicilian Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Indian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Vanilla.