Fragrance comparison

Hoje vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

Hoje

Natura · 2006

4.41153 votes

Rank #29,021 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

Hoje3/7

Yitsu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HojeNatura

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerHojeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerHojeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHoje

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilMintBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Green TeaVioletJasmine Sambac

Base

Woody NotesMuskSandalwoodCedarCardamomVanilla

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea. 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

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,021

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2006

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Hoje is a crisp, aromatic green fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with a bright, refreshing splash of mint, basil, and citrus before settling into a soothing green tea heart. A base of sandalwood and cedar provides a grounding finish. It is a reliable, professional choice for men seeking a clean, unde…

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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, Hoje or Yitsu?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Hoje is rated 4.41/5 from 153 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Hoje for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hoje or Yitsu?

They last about the same: Hoje 59/100, Yitsu 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hoje or Yitsu?

Hoje projects furthest (Hoje 51/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hoje and Yitsu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea.

Is Hoje or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hoje and Yitsu?

Hoje has top notes of Basil, Mint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.