Yuzu Zest / Yuja
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
Votes lean feminine
83 ratings
From your scent profile
Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody edge that suits easy daytime wear.
Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.
How does it perform?
From 65 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Yuzu Zest / Yuja smell like?
Yuzu opens bright and slightly tart, while clary sage in the heart adds a soft floral and green touch. Fir balsam and cedarwood settle underneath and give it a woody base. Fruity and lightly sweet tones stay in the background.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. The Dua Brand Zest of Yuzu Cologne and Cartier Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Yuzu
First hours
- Clary sage
Towards evening
- Fir balsam
- Cedarwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 42%Summer
- 38%Spring
- 13%Autumn
- 6%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Daytime26%
- Casual25%
- Office23%
- Sport14%
- Evening7%
- Nighttime4%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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44% matchRenaissance
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Last updated: October 26, 2026