Fragrance comparison

Blush vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 337 ratings analysed

Blush

FURIOSA®

5.001 votes

Rank #46,136 CitrusFloral

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15%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,786 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 2 of 2 categories.

Blush
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blush0/2

Ylang in Gold Nectar2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

BlushFURIOSA®

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

4.05/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

239 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

rose65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeGrapefruitMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaRoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarMuskVanilla

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Magnolia, Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,786

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blush by FURIOSA opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange, tart grapefruit, and juicy mandarin pulp that immediately awakens the senses. As the sparkling citrus flash mellows on your skin, a dewy bouquet of rose petals and creamy magnolia unfolds with delicate grace. Green geranium adds an aromatic bite that …

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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, Blush or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 2 of 2 categories. Blush is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Blush for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which projects more, Blush or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Blush 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blush and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Magnolia, Rose and Geranium.

Is Blush or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blush and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Blush has top notes of Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Rose and Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. 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.