Fragrance comparison

Som vs Elly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Som

Yakura

3.673 votes

Rank #68,016 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Elly

Elysium

—0 votes

Rank #83,532 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Som takes 2 of 2 categories.

Som
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Elly
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character.

Som2/2

Elly0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SomYakura

EllyElysium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

musky30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

BenzoinMusk

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGreen ApplePearRed FruitsSaffron

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliMagnoliaJasminePatchouliSandalwood

Base4 to 6 hours

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmber

Category winnerSomLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#83,532

PerfumerRita Brena

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Som by Yakura is a warm oriental fragrance built around an inviting core of sweet saffron, balsamic benzoin, and rich golden amber. It opens with an intriguing balance of bittersweet saffron and white jasmine, immediately establishing a bright, exotic floral spark that feels both airy and distinct. As the fragrance se…

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Elly by Elysium brings together crisp fruits, delicate florals, and a rich resinous base. The opening pairs tart green apple, ripe pear, and red fruits with bright bergamot and a warm dusting of saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts toward a soft floral heart of jasmine, magnolia, and neroli, grounded by …

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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.

Do Som and Elly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Som or Elly better for summer or winter?

Som suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Som and Elly?

Som has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin and Musk, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Elly has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Pear and Red Fruits, heart notes of Neroli, Magnolia, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.