Fragrance comparison

Idylle vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Idylle

Reflexion

4.2313 votes

Rank #49,349 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,665 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idylle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Idylle
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idylle3/4

Yitsu1/4

Ratings & consensus: Idylle
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idylle
Sillage & projection: Idylle
Value for money: Not scored
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

IdylleReflexion

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerIdylleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIdylle

SillageIdylle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineCassisBergamot

Heart

Black TeaGreen TeaBlack CurrantRose

Base

TeaOzonic notesWoody Notes

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCassis, Green Tea and 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

Spring43

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,349

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle by Reflexion is a clean, tea-leaning floral that opens with jasmine over a juicy blackcurrant and bergamot lift. As it settles, the tea theme becomes clearer, with a green, aromatic feel and a soft rose accent. The dry-down stays airy and fresh, mixing tea, light woods, and an ozonic breeze. If you like bright …

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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, Idylle or Yitsu?

Idylle takes 3 of 4 categories. Idylle is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Idylle for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle or Yitsu?

Idylle lasts longest (Idylle 63/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle or Yitsu?

Idylle projects furthest (Idylle 57/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle and Yitsu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Green Tea and Tea.

Is Idylle or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

Idylle suits daytime wear; Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle and Yitsu?

Idylle has top notes of Jasmine, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Green Tea, Black Currant and Rose, a base of Tea, Ozonic notes and Woody Notes. 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.