Fragrance comparison

Man Silver Winter vs Yitsu

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

4 wins

Man Silver Winter

Zara

3.5247 votes

Rank #15,585 GreenAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #24,376 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man Silver Winter takes 4 of 7 categories.

Man Silver Winter
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man Silver Winter4/7

Yitsu2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Man Silver WinterZara

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 59%Had 17%Want 24%

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

21%Love

53%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMan Silver WinterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMan Silver Winter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mint

Heart

Amber

Base

Sandalowood

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Amber and Sandalowood. 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

Summer73

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerMan Silver WinterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMan Silver WinterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Man Silver Winter is a simple minty amber with a green, slightly woody feel. It opens cool and fresh, then settles into a smoother sandalwood base with a soft powdery edge. It usually reads easy, casual, and masculine rather than bold. If you like straightforward everyday scents and good value, it is an easy one…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Man Silver Winter or Yitsu?

Man Silver Winter takes 4 of 7 categories. Man Silver Winter is rated 3.52/5 from 47 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Man Silver Winter for a green and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man Silver Winter or Yitsu?

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

Which projects more, Man Silver Winter or Yitsu?

Man Silver Winter projects furthest (Man Silver Winter 61/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man Silver Winter and Yitsu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Amber and Sandalowood.

Is Man Silver Winter or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Yitsu is the stronger pick. For winter, Man Silver Winter is the stronger pick. Man Silver Winter suits daytime wear; Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man Silver Winter and Yitsu?

Man Silver Winter has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Amber, a base of Sandalowood. 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.