Influence vs Yendi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Influence takes 3 of 4 categories.
InfluenceChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
YendiChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Influence3/4
Yendi1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Influence
- Sillage & projection
- Influence
- Value for money
- Influence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Yendi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InfluenceAjmalYendiRoberto CapucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 10%Had 21%Want 69%
4.14/ 5 · 170 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
59%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
155 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInfluence
SillageInfluence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfluenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
white floral77%
amber69%
fruity61%
woody100%
floral92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
aldehydic69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity and Spicy Notes
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavender
Base
MuskAmberCedarSandalwood
Top
AldehydesHiacynthBergamotRaspberryPeach
Heart
IrisCyclamenRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyCloves
Base
SandalwoodOakmossCedarAmberStyraxMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer46
Fall72
Winter51
Day100
Night39
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,540
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,845
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews31
Category winnerYendiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfluence by Ajmal is a woody, powdery chypre-leaning scent built around a fruity, lightly spicy opening and a clean floral-aromatic heart. Iris and lavender give it a smooth, cosmetic powder feel, while musk, amber, cedar and sandalwood keep the dry-down warm and masculine. It tends to suit cooler weather and smart-c…
Reviews →Yendi by Roberto Capucci is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance from 1974. It opens with vibrant aldehydes, hyacinth, and peach, settling into a powdery heart of iris, rose, and honey. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss, and musk provides a warm, lasting finish. Designed for women, this perfume feels both vintage and tim…
Reviews →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, Influence or Yendi?
Influence takes 3 of 4 categories. Influence is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Yendi is rated 4.14/5 from 170 votes. Choose Influence for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yendi for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Influence or Yendi?
Influence lasts longest (Influence 80/100, Yendi 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Influence or Yendi?
Influence projects furthest (Influence 75/100, Yendi 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Influence and Yendi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Musk and Amber.
Is Influence or Yendi better for summer or winter?
Influence suits daytime wear; Yendi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Influence and Yendi?
Influence has top notes of Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Yendi has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber.
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