Fragrance comparison

Lavina vs Yara

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lavina

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.504 votes

Rank #43,964 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Yara

Parfums d'Elmar

3.1021 votes

Rank #66,357 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavina takes 5 of 5 categories.

Lavina
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Yara
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lavina5/5

Yara0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavinaLe Bonheur Perfumes

YaraParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

48%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

38%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityLavina

SillageLavina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value32

Category winnerLavinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

yellow floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

leather100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Green LeavesBergamotSaffron

Heart4 to 6 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base6 to 12+ hours

CedarwoodAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTonka BeanRose

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverLeatherAmberCedarwoodMusk

Category winnerLavinaLongest dry-down: 6 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,357

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavina by Le Bonheur Perfumes presents a rich floral profile framed by crisp green and woody facets. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green leaves and zesty bergamot, quickly sharpened by warm, dry saffron. The core unfolds into an expansive bouquet where heady jasmine meets creamy ylang-ylang and classi…

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Yara by Parfums d'Elmar hits the skin with an unapologetic blast of dry saffron, tingling pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. It makes an immediate statement. Within ten minutes, the sharp opening subsides into a dense core of night-blooming jasmine, creamy tonka bean, and spiced rose petals. The real foundation here is …

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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, Lavina or Yara?

Lavina takes 5 of 5 categories. Lavina is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Yara is rated 3.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Lavina for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Yara for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavina or Yara?

Lavina lasts longest (Lavina 85/100, Yara 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavina or Yara?

Lavina projects furthest (Lavina 88/100, Yara 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavina and Yara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Lavina or Yara better for summer or winter?

Lavina suits day or night wear; Yara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavina and Yara?

Lavina has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk. Yara has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Amber and Cedarwood.