Fragrance comparison

Oud Opulence vs Yara

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Oud Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.001 votes

Rank #58,570 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%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?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oud Opulence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Yara
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Opulence2/4

Yara2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

YaraParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityYara

SillageYara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value32

Category winnerOud OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

leather100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSaffronCaramelNutmegBulgarian Rose

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumLeatherOudFrankincense

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMuskMossCopaiba balmPeru Balsam

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTonka BeanRose

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverLeatherAmberCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Yara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,357

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud OpulenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison de l'Avenir introduces Oud Opulence, a dark woody blend built around saffron, leather, and warm amber. This unisex fragrance targets enthusiasts who appreciate bold, resinous scents. It performs best in cold weather, offering a dense, textured profile that cuts through the winter air while settling into a sweet…

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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, Oud Opulence or Yara?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Opulence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Yara is rated 3.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Oud Opulence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Yara for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Opulence or Yara?

Yara lasts longest (Yara 82/100, Oud Opulence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Opulence or Yara?

Yara projects furthest (Yara 75/100, Oud Opulence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Opulence and Yara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Cedarwood.

Is Oud Opulence or Yara better for summer or winter?

Oud Opulence suits evening wear; Yara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Opulence and Yara?

Oud Opulence has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Caramel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Geranium and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. 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.