Fragrance comparison

Asphalt Rainbow vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 430 ratings analysed

Asphalt Rainbow

Charenton Macerations

3.7394 votes

Rank #38,748 FloralRose

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18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,961 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Asphalt Rainbow
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Asphalt Rainbow2/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Community sentiment: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Longevity: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Sillage & projection: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Value for money: Asphalt Rainbow
Versatility: Asphalt Rainbow
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ylang in Gold Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asphalt RainbowCharenton Macerations

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%

4.05/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

94 votes

40%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

239 votes

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAsphalt RainbowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

white floral84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

asphault61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAsphaltLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaLeatherLitchiPatchouliGalbanumWoody NotesSaffronYlang-YlangLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Litchi. Durations are only published for Asphalt Rainbow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAsphalt RainbowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex75

Women20

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,748

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,961

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asphalt Rainbow feels like a vibrant street mural sprayed across sunbaked concrete. It opens with a punch of green galbanum, juicy litchi, and crisp rose petals. Then the pavement arrives. A mineral asphalt accord cuts straight through sweet magnolia, lily-of-the-valley, and earthy patchouli. It sounds jarring on pape…

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Ylang in Gold Nectar by M. Micallef is a sun-drenched floral gourmand that layers creamy ylang-ylang over a rich base of vanilla and coconut. Launched in 2020, it feels like a radiant, tropical getaway bottled. This scent thrives in the warmth of spring and summer, offering a plush, golden texture that feels both luxu…

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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, Asphalt Rainbow or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Asphalt Rainbow is rated 3.73/5 from 94 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Asphalt Rainbow for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Asphalt Rainbow or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Asphalt Rainbow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asphalt Rainbow or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Asphalt Rainbow 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asphalt Rainbow and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Litchi.

Is Asphalt Rainbow or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Asphalt Rainbow is the stronger pick. For winter, Ylang in Gold Nectar is the stronger pick. Asphalt Rainbow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asphalt Rainbow and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Asphalt Rainbow features Rose, Asphalt, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Leather. Ylang in Gold Nectar has top notes of Peach, Exotic Fruits, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Coconut, Musk and Moss.