# 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Longevity | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Sillage | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Yatagan | Bel Ami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 36% |
| Winter | 31% | 32% |
| Spring | 23% | 24% |
| Summer | 8% | 8% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Yatagan: Galbanum, Petitgrain, Lavender, Tarragon, Pine needle, Geranium, Musk, Amber, Labdanum
- Bel Ami: 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.

## More

- [Yatagan details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/caron-yatagan-eau-de-toilette)
- [Yatagan dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/caron-yatagan-eau-de-toilette)
- [Bel Ami details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/hermes-bel-ami-eau-de-toilette)
- [Bel Ami dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/hermes-bel-ami-eau-de-toilette)

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