Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Yacuma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,791 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Yacuma

Olfattology

3.3813 votes

Rank #60,530 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Othello takes 3 of 5 categories.

Othello
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Yacuma
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Othello3/5

Yacuma2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OthelloIl Profvmo

YacumaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerOthelloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

31%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityYacuma

SillageOthello

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYacumaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronPlumMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Patchouli, Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,791

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#60,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOthelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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Yacuma starts with a heavy burst of dark plum and sharp saffron, cutting through the air with a bittersweet warmth. As it settles onto the skin, a thick beeswax and sweet honey combination anchors the heart. This sweetness does not feel clean or sugary. Instead, it carries a heavy, animalic depth that eventually gives…

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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, Othello or Yacuma?

Othello takes 3 of 5 categories. Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes; Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Yacuma?

Yacuma lasts longest (Yacuma 80/100, Othello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Yacuma?

Othello projects furthest (Othello 63/100, Yacuma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Yacuma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Patchouli, Honey and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Othello or Yacuma better for summer or winter?

Othello suits daytime wear; Yacuma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Yacuma?

Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Yacuma has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Beeswax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.