Fragrance comparison

Yara vs Black Pearl

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Yara

Parfums d'Elmar

3.1021 votes

Rank #66,357 LeatherWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #47,886 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Yara
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Yara2/4

Black Pearl2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YaraParfums d'Elmar

Black PearlKenooz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

38%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityYara

SillageYara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBlack PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineTonka BeanRose

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverLeatherAmberCedarwoodMusk

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Yara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,357

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yara 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 …

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Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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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, Yara or Black Pearl?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Yara is rated 3.10/5 from 21 votes; Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Yara for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Yara or Black Pearl?

Yara lasts longest (Yara 82/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yara or Black Pearl?

Yara projects furthest (Yara 75/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yara and Black Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Yara or Black Pearl better for summer or winter?

Yara suits evening wear; Black Pearl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yara and Black Pearl?

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. Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood.