Fragrance comparison

Amoureuse vs Sutra Ylang

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

Amoureuse

Parfums DelRae

4.03260 votes

Rank #6,983 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sutra Ylang

Bois 1920

3.88299 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sutra Ylang takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amoureuse
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sutra Ylang
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Amoureuse3/7

Sutra Ylang4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmoureuseParfums DelRae

Sutra YlangBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 59%

3.88/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAmoureuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

260 votes

42%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

Category winnerSutra YlangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySutra Ylang

SillageAmoureuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSutra YlangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey92%

warm spicy84%

tuberose77%

mossy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CardamomTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyJasmineTuberose

Base8-12 hrs

HoneyOakmossSandalwood

Top

Bay LeafCardamomLemonBergamot

Heart

LilyCarnationRoseJasmineViolet

Base

AmberSandalwoodOakmossCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lily, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Amoureuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall74

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmoureuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 41%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men36

Unisex45

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,983

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSutra YlangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amoureuse opens with a sharp, brisk rush of cracked green cardamom pods and zesty tangerine peel before plunging into a rich pool of nectar. It smells like a living white lily dusted in golden pollen, joined by ripe jasmine petals and creamy tuberose. The floral sweetness never turns sugary. Instead, thick raw honey c…

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Sutra Ylang opens with bright citrus and cardamom, then quickly settles into a spicy floral heart over ambered woods. Despite the name, this is not a lush tropical ylang-ylang bomb. It reads drier, warmer, and more aromatic, with moss, sandalwood, and benzoin giving it a textured, old-world feel. It suits shoppers who…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amoureuse or Sutra Ylang?

Sutra Ylang takes 4 of 7 categories. Amoureuse is rated 4.03/5 from 260 votes; Sutra Ylang is rated 3.88/5 from 299 votes. Choose Amoureuse for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sutra Ylang for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amoureuse or Sutra Ylang?

They last about the same: Sutra Ylang 78/100, Amoureuse 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amoureuse or Sutra Ylang?

Amoureuse projects furthest (Amoureuse 71/100, Sutra Ylang 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amoureuse and Sutra Ylang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lily, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Amoureuse or Sutra Ylang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amoureuse is the stronger pick. For winter, Sutra Ylang is the stronger pick. Amoureuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amoureuse and Sutra Ylang?

Amoureuse has top notes of Cardamom and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Honey, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Sutra Ylang has top notes of Bay Leaf, Cardamom, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.