Fragrance comparison

Yitsu vs Vik

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Yitsu

JAFRA

3.8946 votes

Rank #27,651 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #56,006 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yitsu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Yitsu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Yitsu3/5

Vik2/5

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

YitsuJAFRA

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

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

46%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageVik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value60

Category winnerYitsuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

lavender56%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTea, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall52

Winter17

Day100

Night26

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,006

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYitsuHigher 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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Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …

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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 Vik?

Yitsu takes 3 of 5 categories. Yitsu is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Yitsu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Yitsu or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Yitsu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yitsu or Vik?

Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, Yitsu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yitsu and Vik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Tea, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Yitsu or Vik better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Yitsu and Vik?

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. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.