Fragrance comparison

Yam Saba vs L’Intercode

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Yam Saba

Reine de Saba

2.003 votes

Rank #74,895 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

L’Intercode

Milestone Perfumes

4.003 votes

Rank #63,864 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Intercode takes 2 of 4 categories.

Yam Saba
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.
L’Intercode
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Yam Saba1/4

L’Intercode2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Yam Saba
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: L’Intercode
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Intercode

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Yam SabaReine de Saba

L’IntercodeMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityYam Saba

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerL’IntercodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

amber84%

fruity77%

musky69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinPearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange Blossom

Base

AmberAmbroxanMuskPatchouli

Top

PearBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacTuberose

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanVetiver

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,895

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’IntercodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yam Saba by Reine de Saba is a bright citrus, pear and pink pepper opening that quickly settles into a clean, luminous white floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and rose. The dry-down turns warm and modern, with amber, musks, ambroxan and patchouli giving it a smooth, slightly sweet, skin-like trail. If you enjoy …

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Milestone Perfumes L’Intercode opens with a crisp burst of pear and bergamot, bringing a cool, fruity brightness that quickly gives way to a heavy floral core. Tuberose and orange blossom take over the mid-phase, creating a thick, creamy texture on the skin that leans heavily into traditional feminine territory. As it…

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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, Yam Saba or L’Intercode?

L’Intercode takes 2 of 4 categories. Yam Saba is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes; L’Intercode is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Yam Saba for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose L’Intercode for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Yam Saba or L’Intercode?

Yam Saba lasts longest (Yam Saba 100/100, L’Intercode 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yam Saba or L’Intercode?

Projection is very close: Yam Saba 75/100, L’Intercode 75/100 for sillage.

Do Yam Saba and L’Intercode smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Ambroxan.

Is Yam Saba or L’Intercode better for summer or winter?

Yam Saba suits evening wear; L’Intercode suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yam Saba and L’Intercode?

Yam Saba has top notes of Mandarin, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Ambroxan, Musk and Patchouli. L’Intercode has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Vetiver.