Fragrance comparison

Lofoten vs Yaringa

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

Lofoten

Olfattology

3.8371 votes

Rank #15,766 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Yaringa

Parfums d'Elmar

3.8868 votes

Rank #15,404 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yaringa takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lofoten
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Yaringa
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lofoten1/7

Yaringa6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LofotenOlfattology

YaringaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

3.88/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerYaringaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

51%Love

18%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

15%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerYaringaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityYaringa

SillageYaringa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value31

Category winnerLofotenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

salty77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

sweet100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

woody77%

coconut69%

salty61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and salty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaltMyrtleThyme

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyVanilla

Base

AlgaeSeaweedMuskCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanOrris Root

Top20-30 mins

CoconutSeaweedMyrtleVanilla

Heart3-4 hrs

SaltPassionfruitCedarThyme

Base8-10+ hrs

Sweet NotesWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesSalt, Myrtle, Thyme and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Yaringa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall32

Winter20

Day100

Night46

Spring87

Summer100

Fall23

Winter13

Day100

Night39

Category winnerYaringaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex75

Women10

Men43

Unisex41

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,404

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerYaringaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lofoten by Olfattology opens with a punch of cold salt and sharp white thyme, mimicking the brisk air of a northern shore. The scent develops on skin by layering this marine top with a heart of sweet ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley, creating a clean, soapy texture that feels like stepping out of a luxurious bath. A…

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Yaringa by Parfums d'Elmar offers an unconventional take on coastal fragrance. Instead of leaning on bright citrus, it opens with a striking contrast between salty seaweed, aromatic green myrtle, and creamy coconut flesh. A wave of mineral ocean salt and sweet passionfruit soon emerges in the heart, tempered by dry ce…

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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, Lofoten or Yaringa?

Yaringa takes 6 of 7 categories. Lofoten is rated 3.83/5 from 71 votes; Yaringa is rated 3.88/5 from 68 votes. Choose Lofoten for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Yaringa for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lofoten or Yaringa?

Yaringa lasts longest (Yaringa 84/100, Lofoten 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lofoten or Yaringa?

Yaringa projects furthest (Yaringa 77/100, Lofoten 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lofoten and Yaringa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and salty accords. Common notes include Salt, Myrtle, Thyme and Vanilla.

Is Lofoten or Yaringa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lofoten is the stronger pick. For winter, Lofoten is the stronger pick. Lofoten suits daytime wear; Yaringa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lofoten and Yaringa?

Lofoten has top notes of Salt, Myrtle and Thyme, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla, a base of Algae, Seaweed, Musk and Cedar. Yaringa has top notes of Coconut, Seaweed, Myrtle and Vanilla, heart notes of Salt, Passionfruit, Cedar and Thyme, a base of Sweet Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk.