Fragrance comparison

Serendipity For Him vs Yseult

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Serendipity For Him

Rituals

4.3781 votes

Rank #11,947 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Yseult

TRNP

4.2010 votes

Rank #34,593 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serendipity For Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

Serendipity For Him
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Yseult
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Serendipity For Him3/5

Yseult2/5

Ratings & consensus: Serendipity For Him
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Yseult
Sillage & projection: Yseult
Value for money: Serendipity For Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Serendipity For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Serendipity For HimRituals

YseultTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 56%Had 14%Want 30%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerSerendipity For HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityYseult

SillageYseult

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSerendipity For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aromatic90%

almond80%

mossy70%

warm spicy60%

nutty50%

aromatic100%

floral86%

earthy72%

mossy58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCardamom

Heart

Oakmoss

Base

Earthy NotesFern

Notes

FernFloral NotesOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss and Fern. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex22

Women2

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#34,593

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSerendipity For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serendipity For Him by Rituals is a warm and inviting fragrance launched in 2021. It centers on the comforting, creamy presence of almond oil, balanced by aromatic cardamom and a grounding base of oakmoss, earthy notes, and fern. This scent excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, masculine profile that feels bot…

Reviews →

TRNP Yseult opens with a sharp burst of bitter fern and wet leaf matter. As the intense greenery settles, soft unclassified floral notes emerge over a thick base of dark oakmoss and peaty soil. It fits crisp rainy days when you want a raw botanical scent that stays grounded in nature.

Reviews →

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, Serendipity For Him or Yseult?

Serendipity For Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Serendipity For Him is rated 4.37/5 from 81 votes; Yseult is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Serendipity For Him for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Yseult for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Serendipity For Him or Yseult?

Yseult lasts longest (Yseult 76/100, Serendipity For Him 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Serendipity For Him or Yseult?

Yseult projects furthest (Yseult 65/100, Serendipity For Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serendipity For Him and Yseult smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss and Fern.

Is Serendipity For Him or Yseult better for summer or winter?

Serendipity For Him suits daytime wear; Yseult suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Serendipity For Him and Yseult?

Serendipity For Him has top notes of Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Oakmoss, a base of Earthy Notes and Fern. Yseult features Fern, Floral Notes and Oakmoss.