Fragrance comparison

Sicilia vs Yitsu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Sicilia

Paolo Gigli

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,642 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #24,560 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sicilia
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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sicilia2/5

Yitsu3/5

Ratings & consensus: Yitsu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sicilia
Sillage & projection: Sicilia
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

SiciliaPaolo Gigli

YitsuJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 32%Want 50%

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

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySicilia

SillageSicilia

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

elemiMintLavenderRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

Balsam FirViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sicilia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Sicilia opens with an invigorating burst of garden mint, peppery rosemary, and aromatic lavender. The initial spray feels crisp, cutting through stale air with herbal clarity. Within fifteen minutes, resinous balsam fir and soft violet leaves emerge to ground the energetic top notes, preventing the blend f…

Reviews →

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, Sicilia or Yitsu?

Yitsu takes 3 of 5 categories. Sicilia is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Sicilia 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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sicilia or Yitsu?

Sicilia lasts longest (Sicilia 67/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sicilia or Yitsu?

Sicilia projects furthest (Sicilia 64/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sicilia and Yitsu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Sicilia or Yitsu better for summer or winter?

Sicilia suits daytime wear; Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sicilia and Yitsu?

Sicilia has top notes of elemi, Mint, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood. 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.