Yara vs 36 Jacob
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Yara takes 1 of 1 categories.
YaraChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
36 JacobChoose it for a earthy and woody character.
Yara1/1
36 Jacob0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Yara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
YaraParfums d'Elmar36 JacobSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%
3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
0%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
38%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
white floral61%
earthy100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
oud69%
leather61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, leather and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Pink PepperSaffronBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineTonka BeanRose
Base8-12 hrs
VetiverLeatherAmberCedarwoodMusk
Top
Pink PepperBlack PepperAldehydesSaffronOrangeBasilRoseCypress
Heart
OrrisCloveOrange BlossomRed FruitsCedarwoodCinnamonLabdanum
Base
White OudLeatherIncenseCypriolTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Tonka Bean and Rose. Durations are only published for Yara, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,357
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#69,243
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerYaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYara by Parfums d'Elmar hits the skin with an unapologetic blast of dry saffron, tingling pink pepper, and brisk bergamot. It makes an immediate statement. Within ten minutes, the sharp opening subsides into a dense core of night-blooming jasmine, creamy tonka bean, and spiced rose petals. The real foundation here is …
Reviews →Spiritum 36 Jacob is a deep, smoky woody fragrance built around dark resin, earthy roots, and rich spices. It kicks off with a lively burst of pink pepper, aromatic cypress, and zesty orange, immediately backed by a golden thread of saffron. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, smooth cedarwood, clove, and buttery…
Reviews →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, Yara or 36 Jacob?
Yara takes 1 of 1 categories. Yara is rated 3.10/5 from 21 votes; 36 Jacob is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Yara for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 36 Jacob for a earthy and woody character.
Do Yara and 36 Jacob smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Tonka Bean and Rose.
Is Yara or 36 Jacob better for summer or winter?
Yara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Yara and 36 Jacob?
Yara has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Amber and Cedarwood. 36 Jacob has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Orris, Clove, Orange Blossom and Red Fruits, a base of White Oud, Leather, Incense and Cypriol.
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