Fragrance comparison

YELLOW 133C vs Garuda

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 446 ratings analysed

YELLOW 133C

Perfume.Sucks

3.4749 votes

Rank #31,362 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Garuda

Jul et Mad Paris

4.01397 votes

Rank #2,587 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Garuda takes 5 of 7 categories.

YELLOW 133C
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Garuda
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

YELLOW 133C2/7

Garuda5/7

Ratings & consensus: Garuda
Community sentiment: Garuda
Longevity: Garuda
Sillage & projection: Garuda
Value for money: YELLOW 133C
Versatility: YELLOW 133C
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Garuda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YELLOW 133CPerfume.Sucks

GarudaJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

4.01/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGarudaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

49 votes

45%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

298 votes

Category winnerGarudaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGaruda

SillageGaruda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value54

Category winnerYELLOW 133CBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

earthy48%

amber30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CuminCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoody NotesSandalwoodBalsam FirRumThymeAmbroxanPatchouliAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CuminPink PepperOrangeBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RumSaffron

Base

PatchouliAmberWoody NotesVanillaCedarCashmeranVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCumin, Woody Notes, Rum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night89

Spring26

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYELLOW 133CMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,362

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,587

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerGarudaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

YELLOW 133C is a dry, herbal woody fragrance built around cumin, thyme, balsam fir, cypriol, patchouli, amber, and ambroxan. On skin it can read savoury, green, spicy, and quietly ambery, with a fresh fir lift that keeps the heavier woods from feeling flat. It suits wearers who enjoy aromatic woods with a culinary edg…

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Garuda by Jul et Mad Paris offers a sharp, spicy opening that settles into a deep, woody experience. Anchored by oud and patchouli, it works best during autumn evenings. This unisex scent demands presence, making it a bold choice for those who enjoy resinous, boozy accords that linger on the skin throughout the night.

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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, YELLOW 133C or Garuda?

Garuda takes 5 of 7 categories. YELLOW 133C is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Garuda is rated 4.01/5 from 397 votes. Choose YELLOW 133C for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Garuda for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, YELLOW 133C or Garuda?

Garuda lasts longest (Garuda 77/100, YELLOW 133C 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, YELLOW 133C or Garuda?

Garuda projects furthest (Garuda 71/100, YELLOW 133C 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do YELLOW 133C and Garuda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cumin, Woody Notes, Rum and Patchouli.

Is YELLOW 133C or Garuda better for summer or winter?

For summer, YELLOW 133C is the stronger pick. For winter, Garuda is the stronger pick. YELLOW 133C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in YELLOW 133C and Garuda?

YELLOW 133C features Cumin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Balsam Fir. Garuda has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rum and Saffron, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Woody Notes and Vanilla.