Fragrance comparison

Yen vs Alora

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Yen

Papa James

4.754 votes

Rank #43,084 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Alora

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.1916 votes

Rank #36,336 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Yen
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alora
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Yen2/4

Alora2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YenPapa James

AloraArd Al Zaafaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

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

38%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityYen

SillageYen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value97

Category winnerAloraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

sweet88%

musky77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

fruity42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, musky and powdery

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

PlumPeachLavenderOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineLily of the ValleyPatchouliRaspberry

Base

VanillaMuskCaramelOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange, Vanilla and Oakmoss. 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

Spring88

Summer75

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAloraHigher 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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Alora by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with dark plum, juicy peach, and crisp lavender before settling into an orange blossom heart. Warm caramel, vanilla, and clean musk support the fruity top notes, creating a rich gourmand profile for chilly autumn evenings. A grounding base of oakmoss and vetiver prevents the sweetness fr…

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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 Alora?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Yen is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Alora is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Yen for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alora for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yen or Alora?

Yen lasts longest (Yen 73/100, Alora 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yen or Alora?

Yen projects furthest (Yen 67/100, Alora 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yen and Alora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange, Vanilla and Oakmoss.

Is Yen or Alora better for summer or winter?

Yen suits daytime wear; Alora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yen and Alora?

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. Alora has top notes of Plum, Peach, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Caramel and Oakmoss.