Fragrance comparison

Som vs Jalua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Som

Yakura

3.673 votes

Rank #68,016 AmberWarm Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Jalua

AZYA

3.6046 votes

Rank #15,085 Warm SpicyWoody

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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.
Jalua
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Som2/4

Jalua2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SomYakura

JaluaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

3.60/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySom

SillageJalua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

musky30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

coffee84%

amber77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

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

CoffeeBergamotBlack PepperSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmberVanillaMusk

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerJaluaHigher 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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Jalua by AZYA is a bold, modern unisex fragrance that balances rich, dark coffee with floral elegance. It opens with a sharp kick of saffron and black pepper, settling into a sophisticated core of jasmine and magnolia. This composition is anchored by a warm, leathery sandalwood base, making it a distinctive choice for…

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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 Jalua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Som is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Jalua is rated 3.60/5 from 46 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 Jalua for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Som or Jalua?

Som lasts longest (Som 100/100, Jalua 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Som or Jalua?

Jalua projects furthest (Jalua 75/100, Som 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Som and Jalua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Som or Jalua better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Som and Jalua?

Som has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin and Musk, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Jalua has top notes of Coffee, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Leather and Amber.