Yuzu Zest Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Yuzu Zest Cologne
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2024 Year 2020
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Yuja Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Yuja Cologne

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Yuzu Zest Cologne
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Yuzu Zest Cologne
A bright, sunny yuzu cologne with an unexpected woody depth, but don't expect it to last for ages. It's divisive; some love its warmth, others find it a bit too fleeting and leaning towards cleaning product territory.
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Our Verdict - Yuja Cologne
Yuja Cologne is a Jo Malone standout, offering a bright, juicy yuzu opening that transitions into a clean, woody dry-down. While some find its performance fleeting, its refreshing character and surprising depth have earned it a devoted following among those seeking a nuanced freshie.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 25% 25%
Floral 6% 6%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 33% 33%
Sweet 2% 2%
Warm 5% 6%
Woody 25% 24%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 39% 39%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Yuzu Zest Cologne EdP
Yuja Cologne EdP

Notes

Yuzu Zest Cologne
Yuja Cologne

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Yuzu 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Clary Sage 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 50% vs 46%
Fir Resin 49% vs 53%

Accords

Yuzu Zest Cologne Yuja Cologne
100%
Woody
98%
89%
Citrus
100%
85%
Aromatic
90%
74%
Fresh Spicy
80%
57%
Green
62%
57%
Conifer
58%
55%
Sweet
58%
48%
Soft Spicy
51%
49%
Fresh
50%
45%
Bitter
48%
Woody shared
100%
98%
Citrus shared
89%
100%
Aromatic shared
85%
90%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
80%
Green shared
57%
62%
Conifer shared
57%
58%
Sweet shared
55%
58%
Soft Spicy shared
48%
51%
Fresh shared
49%
50%
Bitter shared
45%
48%

Performance

Yuzu Zest Cologne Yuja Cologne
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Yuzu Zest Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it suitable for office wear, while its woody undertones prevent it from being purely a sporty scent. The poor longevity reported by many makes it less ideal for formal events or longer dates, but perfect for casual daytime activities and hot weather.

Yuja Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage, Yuja Cologne is perfect for casual wear, the office, or even a post-sport refresh. Its brighter accords and limited longevity mean it's less suited for formal events or a romantic date where more projection might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
99%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
100%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Aromatic accords and Clary Sage, Fir Resin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Yuzu Zest Cologne
Yuja Cologne
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