Fragrance comparison

Yitsu vs On El

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #19,081 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 4 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.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Yitsu4/7

On El3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YitsuJAFRA

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerYitsuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityYitsu

SillageOn El

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value63

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and green

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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher 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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Yitsu takes 4 of 7 categories. Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yitsu or On El?

Yitsu lasts longest (Yitsu 59/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yitsu or On El?

On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yitsu and On El smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Melon.

Is Yitsu or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Yitsu is the stronger pick. Yitsu suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yitsu and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.