Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Ytzma

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ytzma

Royal Crown

4.18145 votes

Rank #7,014 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ytzma takes 4 of 5 categories.

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ytzma
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Qing1/5

Ytzma4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

YtzmaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.18/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

51%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYtzma

SillageYtzma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value27

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top15-30 mins

Dried FruitsMandarin OrangeNutmegBlack PepperCalabrian bergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Peach BlossomMagnoliaOrange BlossomMoroccan Rose

Base8-12 hrs

TobaccoCypressCastoreumSandalwoodVanilla AbsoluteAmbergrisVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerYtzmaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter88

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men42

Unisex45

Women13

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,014

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerYtzmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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Royal Crown Ytzma smells like a plush leather jacket stuffed with sweet dried fruits, shaved nutmeg, and aromatic pipe tobacco. Created by Antonio Visconti, this extrait opens with a quick splash of bergamot and lemon before setting into a rich swirl of peach blossom, dark woods, and warm spices. Rather than hitting y…

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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, Qing or Ytzma?

Ytzma takes 4 of 5 categories. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Ytzma is rated 4.18/5 from 145 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ytzma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qing or Ytzma?

Ytzma lasts longest (Ytzma 77/100, Qing 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Ytzma?

Ytzma projects furthest (Ytzma 70/100, Qing 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qing and Ytzma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Nutmeg, Ambergris and Vetiver.

Is Qing or Ytzma better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear; Ytzma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and Ytzma?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress and Musk. Ytzma has top notes of Dried Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Peach Blossom, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cypress, Castoreum and Sandalwood.