Fragrance comparison

ROTTERDAM vs Seljuk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

ROTTERDAM

YAFOOOH

4.4626 votes

Rank #31,371 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Seljuk

Osmassino

3.7218 votes

Rank #61,250 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ROTTERDAM takes 4 of 5 categories.

ROTTERDAM
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Seljuk
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

ROTTERDAM4/5

Seljuk1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ROTTERDAMYAFOOOH

SeljukOsmassino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 46%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerROTTERDAMRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

39%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityROTTERDAM

SillageROTTERDAM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSeljukBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

amber77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

iris77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Boozy NotesOsmanthusRed MandarinGrapefruit

Heart3-4 hrs

Clary SagecannabisCognacPine TreeDew DropMimosa

Base8-10+ hrs

Peru BalsamVetiverTobaccoOakmossAmberSmoke

Top

Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco

Base

LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for ROTTERDAM, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer35

Fall70

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex23

Women14

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,371

PerfumerSaeed Alqarni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerROTTERDAMHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ROTTERDAM by YAFOOOH bursts open with a bright splash of red mandarin and tart grapefruit, instantly backed by a rich pour of boozy cognac. As the lively citrus settles after twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into an intriguing green heart dominated by pine needles, herbal clary sage, and a distinct herbal cannabis…

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Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…

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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, ROTTERDAM or Seljuk?

ROTTERDAM takes 4 of 5 categories. ROTTERDAM is rated 4.46/5 from 26 votes; Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose ROTTERDAM for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ROTTERDAM or Seljuk?

ROTTERDAM lasts longest (ROTTERDAM 77/100, Seljuk 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ROTTERDAM or Seljuk?

ROTTERDAM projects furthest (ROTTERDAM 69/100, Seljuk 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ROTTERDAM and Seljuk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is ROTTERDAM or Seljuk better for summer or winter?

ROTTERDAM suits evening wear; Seljuk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ROTTERDAM and Seljuk?

ROTTERDAM has top notes of Boozy Notes, Osmanthus, Red Mandarin and Grapefruit, heart notes of Clary Sage, cannabis, Cognac and Pine Tree, a base of Peru Balsam, Vetiver, Tobacco and Oakmoss. Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.