Fragrance comparison

Casmir vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7,640 ratings analysed

Casmir

Chopard · 1992

3.887,304 votes

Rank #1,471 VanillaPowdery

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #5,236 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Casmir
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night 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.

Casmir2/7

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: Casmir
Versatility: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Casmir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CasmirChopard

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 7,304 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

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

32%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

7,304 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCasmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

woody65%

amber56%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachCoconutMangoFruitsBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouliWoodsy Notes

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesPeach, Coconut, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Casmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,471

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched1992

Reviews209

Overall rank#5,236

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerCasmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not rush this opening. Chopard Casmir explodes with sweet canned peach, thick coconut flesh, and golden mango syrup before revealing its true character. The initial alcohol lift carries a syrupy weight that might startle modern perfume wearers accustomed to airy florals. Give it twenty minutes. As the bright fruit …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Casmir or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Casmir is rated 3.88/5 from 7,304 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Casmir for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night 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, Casmir or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Casmir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casmir or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Casmir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casmir and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Coconut, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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

For summer, Casmir is the stronger pick. For winter, Casmir is the stronger pick. Casmir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Casmir has top notes of Peach, Coconut, Mango and Fruits, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Floral Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.