Fragrance comparison

Ya'E vs Countess Olenska

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Ya'E

Hind Al Oud

4.147 votes

Rank #53,012 AldehydicIris

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16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Countess Olenska

DSH Perfumes · 2022

4.754 votes

Rank #43,002 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Countess Olenska takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ya'E
Choose it for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Countess Olenska
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ya'E2/5

Countess Olenska3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Countess Olenska
Sillage & projection: Ya'E
Value for money: Countess Olenska
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Ya'E
Fragranxe ranking: Countess Olenska

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ya'EHind Al Oud

Countess OlenskaDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 53%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityCountess Olenska

SillageYa'E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCountess OlenskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

woody69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Aldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisPistachioButter

Base6-8+ hrs

SaffronAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAldehydesClementine

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseFrench RoseRose PetalsSpicy NotesVioletBeeswaxJasmineHay

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOrrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Australian Sandalwood

Category winnerYa'ELongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Work 34%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 34%Date 25%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,002

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerCountess OlenskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ya'E by Hind Al Oud opens with a crisp, fizzy blast of sparkling aldehydes that feels like high-end French milled soap before settling into a remarkably creamy, rich heart. The core of this composition pairs velvety orris with roasted pistachio and savory melted butter, creating a unique savory-sweet texture that sits…

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DSH Perfumes Countess Olenska is a warm, vintage-style yellow rose perfume centered on golden floral warmth and antique powder. The opening presents a crisp burst of fizzy aldehydes, sweet clementine, and zesty bergamot that feels as refreshing as fine bath soap. As that initial citrus fizz settles, the heart reveals …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ya'E or Countess Olenska?

Countess Olenska takes 3 of 5 categories. Ya'E is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Countess Olenska is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ya'E for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Countess Olenska for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ya'E or Countess Olenska?

They last about the same: Countess Olenska 70/100, Ya'E 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ya'E or Countess Olenska?

Ya'E projects furthest (Ya'E 63/100, Countess Olenska 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ya'E and Countess Olenska smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Orris.

Is Ya'E or Countess Olenska better for summer or winter?

Ya'E suits daytime wear; Countess Olenska suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ya'E and Countess Olenska?

Ya'E has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Orris, Pistachio and Butter, a base of Saffron and Amber. Countess Olenska has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Clementine, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, French Rose, Rose Petals and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk, Orris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Australian Sandalwood.