Fragrance comparison

Maitre Jardinier vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Maitre Jardinier

Extrait D'Atelier

3.8450 votes

Rank #34,747 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,613 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Maitre Jardinier2/7

Yitsu5/7

Ratings & consensus: Yitsu
Community sentiment: Yitsu
Longevity: Maitre Jardinier
Sillage & projection: Maitre Jardinier
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

Maitre JardinierExtrait D'Atelier

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerYitsuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerYitsuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMaitre Jardinier

SillageMaitre Jardinier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

amber53%

conifer42%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesLemonSweet OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LaurelsPine needlesPeony

Base

Balsam FirCedarIncenseWhite WoodsMuskAmber

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange 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 season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall28

Winter28

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex46

Women13

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maitre Jardinier by Extrait D'Atelier captures the restorative smell of an Italian estate garden bathed in morning sunlight. The scent opens with a lively splash of crushed juniper berries, tart lemon, and sweet orange that quickly awakens the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, aromatic laurels and crushed pine ne…

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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, Maitre Jardinier or Yitsu?

Yitsu takes 5 of 7 categories. Maitre Jardinier is rated 3.84/5 from 50 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Maitre Jardinier for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maitre Jardinier or Yitsu?

Maitre Jardinier lasts longest (Maitre Jardinier 70/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maitre Jardinier or Yitsu?

Maitre Jardinier projects furthest (Maitre Jardinier 59/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maitre Jardinier and Yitsu smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Incense.

Is Maitre Jardinier or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maitre Jardinier and Yitsu?

Maitre Jardinier has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lemon, Sweet Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Laurels, Pine needles and Peony, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Incense and White Woods. 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.