Fragrance comparison

Yen vs 7 Spiritual Explorer

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

2 wins

Yen

Papa James

4.754 votes

Rank #43,084 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

7 Spiritual Explorer

Spiritum

3.9853 votes

Rank #29,273 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yen takes 2 of 4 categories.

Yen
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
7 Spiritual Explorer
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Yen2/4

7 Spiritual Explorer1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Yen
Value for money: Yen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 7 Spiritual Explorer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YenPapa James

7 Spiritual ExplorerSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.98/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

53%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageYen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value43

Category winnerYenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

rose100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

caramel61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Floral NotesVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmbergrisOakmossLeatherCaramelMusk

Top

RaspberryDavanaSaffron

Heart

RoseCaramelCoffee

Base

AmbergrisMyrhhMuskOakmossPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Caramel. Durations are only published for Yen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring45

Summer23

Fall95

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men16

Unisex59

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,273

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner7 Spiritual ExplorerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yen by Papa James delivers a lively clash between bright fruits and cozy, resinous depth. The first spray releases a snappy burst of tart raspberry, juicy orange, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. It wakes up your senses instantly. Soon after, the zesty opening softens into a cushion of warm…

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Spiritum 7 Spiritual Explorer is a rich oriental vanilla fragrance crafted around a cozy blend of dark florals, sweet gourmand notes, and resinous woods. The scent opens with a burst of tart raspberry, warm saffron, and herbal davana, creating a fruity yet slightly boozy initial impression that quickly turns heads. A…

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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, Yen or 7 Spiritual Explorer?

Yen takes 2 of 4 categories. Yen is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; 7 Spiritual Explorer is rated 3.98/5 from 53 votes. Choose Yen for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 7 Spiritual Explorer for a rose and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Yen or 7 Spiritual Explorer?

They last about the same: Yen 73/100, 7 Spiritual Explorer 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Yen or 7 Spiritual Explorer?

Yen projects furthest (Yen 67/100, 7 Spiritual Explorer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yen and 7 Spiritual Explorer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Caramel.

Is Yen or 7 Spiritual Explorer better for summer or winter?

Yen suits daytime wear; 7 Spiritual Explorer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yen and 7 Spiritual Explorer?

Yen has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Leather. 7 Spiritual Explorer has top notes of Raspberry, Davana and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Caramel and Coffee, a base of Ambergris, Myrhh, Musk and Oakmoss.