Yatagan vs Bel Ami
Yatagan and Bel Ami overlap 53% in notes and accords; 9 notes appear in both. Yatagan is the greener of the two. Bel Ami rates higher with the community: 8.2/10 against 7.8/10 for Yatagan.
At a glance
| Yatagan | Bel Ami | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Caron | Hermès |
| Release year | 1976 | 1986 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 7.8/10532 votes | 8.2/10583 votes |
| Longevity | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Sillage | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 |
When to wear
| Yatagan | Bel Ami | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 37% | 36% |
| Winter | 31% | 32% |
| Spring | 23% | 24% |
| Summer | 8% | 8% |
| Yatagan | Bel Ami | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 23% | 26% |
| Casual | 23% | 18% |
| Nighttime | 19% | 22% |
| Daytime | 19% | 17% |
| Office | 14% | 16% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Vetiver
- Jasmine
- Carnation
- Patchouli
- Oakmoss
- Styrax
- Coconut
- Leather
Yatagan
Only in this one
- Galbanum
- Petitgrain
- Lavender
- Tarragon
- Pine needle
- Geranium
- Musk
- Amber
- Labdanum
Bel Ami
Only in this one
- Sage
- Mandarin orange
- Lemon
- Basil
- Cedar
- Orris root
- Vanilla
Accords
Yatagan
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
Bel Ami
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Bel Ami lasts longer: longevity 8.1/10 against 7.7/10 for Yatagan.
Which one projects more?
Their sillage is about the same: 7.2/10 for Yatagan, 7.4/10 for Bel Ami.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 31% of the season votes for Yatagan and 32% for Bel Ami.
Which one is rated higher?
Bel Ami is rated higher: 8.2/10 against 7.8/10 for Yatagan.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine, Carnation, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Styrax, Coconut, Leather.