Fragrance comparison

Ancestry in Paris vs Yulan 玉兰

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ancestry in Paris

Amway

3.6154 votes

Rank #39,226 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Yulan 玉兰

Ladybug 述之有味

—0 votes

Rank #80,665 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ancestry in Paris takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ancestry in Paris
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Yulan 玉兰
Choose it for a white floral and amber character.

Ancestry in Paris1/1

Yulan 玉兰0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ancestry in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ancestry in ParisAmway

Yulan 玉兰Ladybug 述之有味

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 43%Had 40%Want 17%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

54%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

tuberose84%

musky77%

marine69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

amber86%

green72%

rose58%

woody44%

floral30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesSea Notes

Heart

JasminePeachRose

Base

White MuskTuberoseAmber

Top

Green LeavesMichelia leafMichelia

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Jasmine, Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer53

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night95

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#80,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAncestry in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ancestry in Paris is a floral-forward scent built on white florals and green notes. It brings a crisp, slightly salty opening that moves into a heart of jasmine and peach. The dry-down relies on white musk and tuberose, making it a fitting choice for crisp spring mornings or cool summer evenings when you want a light,…

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Yulan opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves and the distinct waxy texture of michelia leaf. Unlike many western magnolia perfumes that lean heavily on sweet lemon citrus, this one centers on a dewy, slightly bitter botanical freshness. It feels like standing under a flowering michelia tree in early spring d…

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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.

Do Ancestry in Paris and Yulan 玉兰 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.

Is Ancestry in Paris or Yulan 玉兰 better for summer or winter?

Ancestry in Paris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancestry in Paris and Yulan 玉兰?

Ancestry in Paris has top notes of Green Leaves and Sea Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of White Musk, Tuberose and Amber. Yulan 玉兰 has top notes of Green Leaves, Michelia leaf and Michelia, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.