Fragrance comparison

Vaara vs Yod Beer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,391 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vaara

Penhaligon's

3.801,352 votes

Rank #2,532 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Yod Beer

SIAM 1928

3.7939 votes

Rank #23,397 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaara takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vaara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Yod Beer
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vaara4/7

Yod Beer2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VaaraPenhaligon's

Yod BeerSIAM 1928

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

Category winnerVaaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,115 votes

31%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerVaaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVaara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value52

Category winnerYod BeerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

honey92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

whiskey69%

chocolate61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top

Orange PeelCoriander

Heart

MaltHoney

Base

ChocolateBenzoinCaramel

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Honey and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night50

Category winnerYod BeerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,532

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#23,397

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …

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Yod Beer smells like an offbeat gourmand built around malt, honey, caramel and chocolate, with a sharper citrus-spice lift up top. Reviews suggest it opens tart and a little strange, then settles into something sweeter, drier and more resinous. This looks best for wearers who enjoy unusual food-like scents rather than…

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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, Vaara or Yod Beer?

Vaara takes 4 of 7 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; Yod Beer is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Yod Beer for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaara or Yod Beer?

They last about the same: Vaara 66/100, Yod Beer 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vaara or Yod Beer?

Vaara projects furthest (Vaara 58/100, Yod Beer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaara and Yod Beer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Coriander, Honey and Benzoin.

Is Vaara or Yod Beer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yod Beer is the stronger pick. For winter, Yod Beer is the stronger pick. Yod Beer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaara and Yod Beer?

Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Yod Beer has top notes of Orange Peel and Coriander, heart notes of Malt and Honey, a base of Chocolate, Benzoin and Caramel.