Fragrance comparison

MDM Black vs Yitsu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #41,852 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MDM Black2/4

Yitsu2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MDM Black
Sillage & projection: MDM Black
Value for money: Yitsu
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

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere MDM Black hits the skin with a brisk surge of bergamot, sharp lemon, and cool mint before quickly revealing a deeper, darker core. It bridges sunny Mediterranean brightness and shadowy woods. The opening citrus spark softens within twenty minutes as aromatic lavender, warm cinnamon, and green app…

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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, MDM Black or Yitsu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MDM Black or Yitsu?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MDM Black or Yitsu?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MDM Black and Yitsu smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Lemon and Lavender.

Is MDM Black or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

MDM Black suits day or night wear; Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MDM Black and Yitsu?

MDM Black has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vetiver and Vanilla. 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.