Typically yellow cedar tends to have a tighter grain structure, making the material more dense. The grain of Yellow cedar is often tighter than Red cedar. Yellow cedar is also a stronger material, which means less dents and scratches. The increase in tannins within yellow cedar is also a benefit as it produces a more rot resistant character compared to red cedar. The two species have different smells. While we cannot comment on the personal preferences of individuals, we can say that the smell of yellow cedar dissuades insects from infecting the material.