Colostrum vs Yitsu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ColostrumChoose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
YitsuChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colostrum2/4
Yitsu2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Colostrum
- Sillage & projection
- Colostrum
- Value for money
- Yitsu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Yitsu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ColostrumNatvm ParfvmYitsuJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%
3.89/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
30%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityColostrum
SillageColostrum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYitsuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
fruity92%
rose84%
violet77%
yellow floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
green83%
citrus74%
fresh spicy65%
lavender56%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg
Base
White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber
Top
Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange
Heart
CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet
Base
Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Juniper Berries and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer91
Fall52
Winter17
Day100
Night26
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Colostrum or Yitsu?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Colostrum or Yitsu?
They last about the same: Colostrum 60/100, Yitsu 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Colostrum or Yitsu?
Colostrum projects furthest (Colostrum 63/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colostrum and Yitsu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Juniper Berries and Incense.
Is Colostrum or Yitsu better for summer or winter?
Colostrum suits daytime wear; Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colostrum and Yitsu?
Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. 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.
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