Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,478 ratings analysed

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,670 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colette3/7

Yitsu4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,432 votes

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityYitsu

SillageYitsu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Musk. 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

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,670

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…

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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, Colette or Yitsu?

Yitsu takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette or Yitsu?

Yitsu lasts longest (Yitsu 59/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Yitsu?

Yitsu projects furthest (Yitsu 48/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette and Yitsu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Musk.

Is Colette or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Colette and Yitsu?

Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk 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.