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No Vacancy vs Y2K 4Men

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

Updated 28 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Y2K 4Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • No Vacancy

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Y2K 4Men

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

No Vacancy0/4
Y2K 4Men4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Y2K 4Men
Sillage & projection
Y2K 4Men
Value for money
Y2K 4Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Y2K 4Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No VacancySśaint
Y2K 4MenParis Elysees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
3.64/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
67%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

32%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity37
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate33
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityY2K 4Men

SillageY2K 4Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value88
Category winnerY2K 4MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LabdanumcannabisIncenseSpices
Heart
Woody NotesPatchouli
Base
Guaiac WoodWhite MuskVanillaAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
SpicesLavenderBergamotGrapefruitGreen AccordPetitgrain
Heart1 to 2 hours
SageGingerGreen Bell PepperVioletGardenia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Incense, Spices and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Y2K 4Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer100
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night25
Spring31
Summer38
Fall92
Winter100
Day13
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex17
Women67
Men71
Unisex18
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerY2K 4MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No Vacancy by Sśaint is an earthy, resinous unisex fragrance built around a dry blend of warm incense, green cannabis, and rich labdanum. It opens with an herbal, peppery kick before settling into a heart of leafy patchouli and smooth woody notes. The dry-down turns softly sweet and comforting on skin, leaving a linge…

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Y2K 4Men by Paris Elysees delivers an aromatic, woody profile centered around brisk citrus, crisp greenery, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender backed by clean petitgrain. As the bright start settles, an unusual blend of green bell pepper, fresh ginge…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No Vacancy or Y2K 4Men?

Y2K 4Men takes 4 of 4 categories. No Vacancy is rated 2.33/5 from 6 votes; Y2K 4Men is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose No Vacancy for a woody and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Y2K 4Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No Vacancy or Y2K 4Men?

Y2K 4Men lasts longest (Y2K 4Men 57/100, No Vacancy 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No Vacancy or Y2K 4Men?

Y2K 4Men projects furthest (Y2K 4Men 52/100, No Vacancy 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No Vacancy and Y2K 4Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Incense, Spices and Guaiac Wood.

Is No Vacancy or Y2K 4Men better for summer or winter?

No Vacancy suits daytime wear; Y2K 4Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No Vacancy and Y2K 4Men?

No Vacancy has top notes of Labdanum, cannabis, Incense and Spices, heart notes of Woody Notes and Patchouli, a base of Guaiac Wood, White Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Y2K 4Men has top notes of Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Ginger, Green Bell Pepper and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

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