Fragrance comparison

Layton vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16,302 ratings analysed

5 wins

Layton

Parfums de Marly

4.4516,256 votes

Rank #468 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layton takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Layton5/7

Yitsu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaytonParfums de Marly

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 16,256 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerLaytonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

16,256 votes

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerLaytonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLayton

SillageLayton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCardamomSandalwoodPepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermax™Coumarin

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Layton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#468

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLaytonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Layton is a rich, spicy gourmand anchored by a crisp fruit bite. The fragrance hits skin with tart green apple and clean lavender before warming up fast. Within fifteen minutes, cozy cardamom, creamy vanilla, and smooth sandalwood take center stage. The scent profile is bold. Two sprays easily carry t…

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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, Layton or Yitsu?

Layton takes 5 of 7 categories. Layton is rated 4.45/5 from 16,256 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Layton for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Layton or Yitsu?

Layton lasts longest (Layton 76/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Layton or Yitsu?

Layton projects furthest (Layton 65/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Layton and Yitsu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Layton or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Layton and Yitsu?

Layton has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood and Pepper. 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.