Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,231 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antidote5/7

Yitsu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,231

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…

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Yitsu by JAFRA is an aromatic fougere that leans into crisp bamboo leaf and green tea. Launched in 2008, it delivers a sharp, clean opening perfect for spring and summer days. The composition balances refreshing citrus notes with a sturdy woody base of guaiac wood and sandalwood. It functions well as a daily reach for…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antidote or Yitsu?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Yitsu?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Yitsu?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Yitsu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Violet.

Is Antidote or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yitsu is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Yitsu?

Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Yitsu has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Tea, Green Tea and Lavender, heart notes of Cassis, Melon, Musk and African Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.