Fragrance comparison

Racing Yellow vs Reject

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Reject

St. Narcissus

4.004 votes

Rank #54,663 SweetFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reject takes 2 of 4 categories.

Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reject
Choose it for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Racing Yellow1/4

Reject2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

RejectSt. Narcissus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageReject

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRejectBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notes

Heart

Fig LeafFig

Base

VanillaMyrrh

Top

Black PepperBergamotFig

Heart

MyrrhCinnamonOrange Cassia TreeCherryBiscuitCaramelTea Tree Oil

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarBlack MuskVetiverVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesFig, Vanilla and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,663

PerfumerApostolos Zanias, Reject aka Lex

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRacing YellowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Racing Yellow by Sergio Scaglietti presents a bright, unconventional pairing of ozonic notes and earthy fig. Launched in 2017, this scent captures the contrast of a coastal Mediterranean breeze and the sweet, resinous warmth of a traditional tart. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a fresh, fruit-forward comp…

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Reject by St. Narcissus delivers an unexpected twist on gourmand fragrances by kicking off with a sharp crack of black pepper, juicy fig, and bright bergamot. Rather than sinking into simple candy sweetness, it unfolds into a rich heart of baked cherry biscuit, melted caramel, warm cinnamon, and a tiny herbal touch of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Racing Yellow or Reject?

Reject takes 2 of 4 categories. Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Reject is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reject for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Racing Yellow or Reject?

They last about the same: Racing Yellow 70/100, Reject 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Racing Yellow or Reject?

Reject projects furthest (Reject 69/100, Racing Yellow 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Racing Yellow and Reject smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Fig, Vanilla and Myrrh.

Is Racing Yellow or Reject better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear; Reject suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Racing Yellow and Reject?

Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. Reject has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Fig, heart notes of Myrrh, Cinnamon, Orange Cassia Tree and Cherry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Black Musk and Vetiver.