Fragrance comparison

Racing Yellow vs The Serpent’s Orchard

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Racing Yellow

Sergio Scaglietti

4.333 votes

Rank #51,236 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Serpent’s Orchard

Pictura Fragrans

3.7922 votes

Rank #20,915 SweetGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Serpent’s Orchard takes 3 of 4 categories.

Racing Yellow
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Serpent’s Orchard
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Racing Yellow1/4

The Serpent’s Orchard3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Serpent’s Orchard
Sillage & projection: The Serpent’s Orchard
Value for money: Racing Yellow
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Serpent’s Orchard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Racing YellowSergio Scaglietti

The Serpent’s OrchardPictura Fragrans

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

3.79/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

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

47%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Serpent’s Orchard

SillageThe Serpent’s Orchard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRacing YellowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

amber61%

sweet100%

green92%

fruity84%

lactonic77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and sweet

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

Tokaji WineNettleFig LeafAlba RoseFig TreePlum

Heart

YogurtFigHoneyMyrrhJasmine Sambac

Base

MusconeIndoleMysore SandalwoodMaceAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Fig 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,236

PerfumerSimone Scaglietti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,915

PerfumerDL Jenkins

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe Serpent’s OrchardHigher 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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The Serpent’s Orchard by Pictura Fragrans is an unconventional chypre that highlights ripe fig and Tokaji wine. Launched in 2025, this fragrance plays with green, lactonic, and fruity accords to create a moody, earth-anchored scent. It suits those looking for a sophisticated, slightly dark, and highly sensory experien…

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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 The Serpent’s Orchard?

The Serpent’s Orchard takes 3 of 4 categories. Racing Yellow is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; The Serpent’s Orchard is rated 3.79/5 from 22 votes. Choose Racing Yellow for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Serpent’s Orchard for a sweet and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Racing Yellow or The Serpent’s Orchard?

The Serpent’s Orchard lasts longest (The Serpent’s Orchard 76/100, Racing Yellow 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Racing Yellow or The Serpent’s Orchard?

The Serpent’s Orchard projects furthest (The Serpent’s Orchard 70/100, Racing Yellow 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Racing Yellow and The Serpent’s Orchard smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Fig and Myrrh.

Is Racing Yellow or The Serpent’s Orchard better for summer or winter?

Racing Yellow suits daytime wear; The Serpent’s Orchard suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Racing Yellow and The Serpent’s Orchard?

Racing Yellow has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, a base of Vanilla and Myrrh. The Serpent’s Orchard has top notes of Tokaji Wine, Nettle, Fig Leaf and Alba Rose, heart notes of Yogurt, Fig, Honey and Myrrh, a base of Muscone, Indole, Mysore Sandalwood and Mace.