Fragrance comparison

Yitsu vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,346 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 4 of 7 categories.

Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Yitsu3/7

Tendenza4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YitsuJAFRA

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

4.22/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

Category winnerTendenzaRating 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

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerYitsuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value71

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Mint and Melon. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerYitsuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#10,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher 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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Van Gils Tendenza delivers an easygoing splash of crisp red apple, tart lime, and cool mint right out of the bottle. A gentle touch of cinnamon warms up the opening before giving way to a clean, powdery heart of lavender, sweet violet, and geranium. As the fragrance settles over several hours, creamy sandalwood, soft …

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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 Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 4 of 7 categories. Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yitsu or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yitsu or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yitsu and Tendenza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Mint and Melon.

Is Yitsu or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Yitsu and Tendenza?

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. Tendenza has top notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Iris and Amber.