Fragrance comparison

Yen vs Âme Nomad

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Yen

Papa James

4.754 votes

Rank #43,084 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #44,821 Fresh SpicyFruity

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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Âme Nomad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Yen2/4

Âme Nomad2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YenPapa James

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

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

59%Love

14%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageÂme Nomad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value76

Category winnerYenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

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

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYenHigher 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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Âme Nomad by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp black pepper and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of rugged leather, smoky tobacco, and dark suede. Dry sandalwood, rich oud, and sweet vanilla balance the spice in cold weather. It suits evening wear, formal leather jackets, and chilly autumn nights.

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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 Âme Nomad?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Yen is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Yen for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Yen or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, Yen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yen or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad projects furthest (Âme Nomad 71/100, Yen 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yen and Âme Nomad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Yen or Âme Nomad better for summer or winter?

Yen suits daytime wear; Âme Nomad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yen and Âme Nomad?

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. Âme Nomad has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Raspberry, Labdanum, Leather and Cedar, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.