Fragrance comparison

Raphael in Kathmandu vs Yara

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Raphael in Kathmandu

THEN THERE

4.605 votes

Rank #45,490 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Yara

Parfums d'Elmar

3.1021 votes

Rank #66,357 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raphael in Kathmandu takes 4 of 4 categories.

Raphael in Kathmandu
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Yara
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Raphael in Kathmandu4/4

Yara0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raphael in KathmanduTHEN THERE

YaraParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityRaphael in Kathmandu

SillageRaphael in Kathmandu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value32

Category winnerRaphael in KathmanduBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

leather100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesStrawberryPineappleSaffronApple

Heart

LeatherFloral NotesPink PepperRhubarbJasmineRose

Base

VetiverCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTonka BeanRose

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverLeatherAmberCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Pink Pepper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Yara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,490

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,357

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaphael in KathmanduHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raphael in Kathmandu by THEN THERE opens with an immediate burst of salty marine notes, ripe strawberry, and tart apple balanced by spicy saffron. That bright fruitiness quickly yields to a dry heart dominated by textured leather, bitter rhubarb, and quiet floral notes. As the scent settles on skin over several hours,…

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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, Raphael in Kathmandu or Yara?

Raphael in Kathmandu takes 4 of 4 categories. Raphael in Kathmandu is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Yara is rated 3.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Raphael in Kathmandu for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Yara for a leather and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Raphael in Kathmandu or Yara?

Raphael in Kathmandu lasts longest (Raphael in Kathmandu 93/100, Yara 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raphael in Kathmandu or Yara?

Raphael in Kathmandu projects furthest (Raphael in Kathmandu 92/100, Yara 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raphael in Kathmandu and Yara smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Pink Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Raphael in Kathmandu or Yara better for summer or winter?

Raphael in Kathmandu suits day or night wear; Yara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raphael in Kathmandu and Yara?

Raphael in Kathmandu has top notes of Marine notes, Strawberry, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Floral Notes, Pink Pepper and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood 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.