Fragrance comparison

Som vs Grenache

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Som

Yakura

3.673 votes

Rank #68,016 AmberWarm Spicy

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Grenache

Jupilò

4.0853 votes

Rank #12,660 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Som
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Grenache
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Som2/4

Grenache2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SomYakura

GrenacheJupilò

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.08/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

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

47%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySom

SillageGrenache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

musky30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

chocolate69%

woody61%

Scent match42%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

Top

SaffronRaspberryStrawberryRed WinePralinePlumBlood OrangeMango

Heart

RoseOrchidJasmine

Base

ChocolateAmberPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Musk. Durations are only published for Som, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer19

Fall100

Winter93

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men6

Unisex74

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,660

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGrenacheHigher 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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Grenache by Jupilò is a dense unisex fragrance built around a rich red wine accord and dark fruits. Designed by perfumer Arturetto Landi, this scent merges sweet strawberry and plum with a warm base of chocolate, amber, and patchouli. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evenings.

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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, Som or Grenache?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Som is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Grenache is rated 4.08/5 from 53 votes. Choose Som for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Grenache for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Som or Grenache?

Som lasts longest (Som 100/100, Grenache 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Som or Grenache?

Grenache projects furthest (Grenache 71/100, Som 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Som and Grenache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Som or Grenache better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Som and Grenache?

Som has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin and Musk, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Grenache has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry, Strawberry and Red Wine, heart notes of Rose, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Chocolate, Amber, Patchouli and Benzoin.