Yitsu vs Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition takes 5 of 7 categories.
YitsuChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenneth Cole Black Limited EditionChoose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.
Yitsu2/7
Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
- Community sentiment
- Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
- Longevity
- Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
- Value for money
- Yitsu
- Versatility
- Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Yitsu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
YitsuJAFRAKenneth Cole Black Limited EditionKenneth ColeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%
4.10/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 19%Had 17%Want 64%
Category winnerKenneth Cole Black Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
43%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerKenneth Cole Black Limited EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
SillageKenneth Cole Black Limited Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYitsuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
green83%
citrus74%
fresh spicy65%
lavender56%
fresh spicy100%
green92%
amber84%
woody77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bamboo LeafTeaGreen TeaLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange
Heart
CassisMelonMuskAfrican GeraniumViolet
Base
Guaiac WoodAmberPatchouliCoumarinIncenseSandalowoodVanilla
Top
MintBasilGingerMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusIncenseNutmegCedar
Base
SuedeWoodsy NotesVioletGreen NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer91
Fall52
Winter17
Day100
Night26
Spring60
Summer100
Fall100
Winter70
Day57
Night100
Category winnerKenneth Cole Black Limited EditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#47,619
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerYitsuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYitsu 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…
Reviews →Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition opens with a sharp snap of crushed mint leaves, bright mandarin orange rind, and zesty fresh ginger. As the initial citrus top settles after ten minutes, dark incense smoke rises alongside warm nutmeg and watery lotus blossom, keeping the middle phase crisp yet earthy. The foundation…
Reviews →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 Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition?
Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition is rated 4.10/5 from 30 votes. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Yitsu or Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition?
Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition lasts longest (Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition 64/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Yitsu or Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition?
Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition projects furthest (Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition 67/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Yitsu and Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Violet.
Is Yitsu or Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition is the stronger pick. Yitsu suits daytime wear; Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Yitsu and Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition?
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. Kenneth Cole Black Limited Edition has top notes of Mint, Basil, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Violet and Green Notes.
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