Fragrance comparison

Yitsu vs Arbo Puro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 301 ratings analysed

6 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Arbo Puro

O Boticário

3.71255 votes

Rank #19,301 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 6 of 7 categories.

Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arbo Puro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Yitsu6/7

Arbo Puro1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YitsuJAFRA

Arbo PuroO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

3.71/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerYitsuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

22%Love

44%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerYitsuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityYitsu

SillageYitsu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value62

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange

Heart

CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla

Top

MelonBlack PepperBergamotRangpurGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

BambooGreen TeaMintLavenderGeraniumLily of the ValleyViolet

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliCashmeranAmberCoumarin

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Lavender, Mint and Melon. 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

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Spring89

Summer100

Fall30

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men67

Unisex32

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,301

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerArbo PuroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Arbo Puro by O Boticário is an airy, aromatic cologne built around crisp melon, zesty bergamot, and soothing green tea. Created in 2024 by perfumer Leslie Gauthier, this fragrance kicks off with an energizing splash of sweet melon, tart grapefruit, and cracked black pepper before settling into a tranquil heart of leaf…

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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, Yitsu or Arbo Puro?

Yitsu takes 6 of 7 categories. Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Arbo Puro is rated 3.71/5 from 255 votes. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arbo Puro for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Yitsu or Arbo Puro?

Yitsu lasts longest (Yitsu 59/100, Arbo Puro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yitsu or Arbo Puro?

Yitsu projects furthest (Yitsu 48/100, Arbo Puro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yitsu and Arbo Puro smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Lavender, Mint and Melon.

Is Yitsu or Arbo Puro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arbo Puro is the stronger pick. For winter, Yitsu is the stronger pick. Yitsu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yitsu and Arbo Puro?

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. Arbo Puro has top notes of Melon, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Rangpur, heart notes of Bamboo, Green Tea, Mint and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Cashmeran.