Fragrance comparison

CH Under The Sea vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 456 ratings analysed

CH Under The Sea

Carolina Herrera

4.29120 votes

Rank #15,715 SweetVanilla

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43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,860 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH Under The Sea
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

CH Under The Sea2/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar5/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Under The Sea
Community sentiment: CH Under The Sea
Longevity: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Sillage & projection: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Value for money: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Versatility: Ylang in Gold Nectar
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

CH Under The SeaCarolina Herrera

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.05/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Under The SeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

40%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

239 votes

Category winnerCH Under The SeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value49

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

coconut77%

woody69%

marine61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PomeloSeaweedRose

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Durations are only published for CH Under The Sea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 35%Date 28%Party 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,715

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg, Violaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,860

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CH Under The Sea by Carolina Herrera delivers a breezy, sugar-dusted tropical floral experience with a quirky coastal twist. It starts with bright pomelo citrus. Tart fruit flesh meets a gentle marine accord that hints at salty air without smelling like fishy ocean weeds. As the first rush settles, creamy coconut nect…

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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, CH Under The Sea or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. CH Under The Sea is rated 4.29/5 from 120 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose CH Under The Sea for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CH Under The Sea or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, CH Under The Sea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Under The Sea or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, CH Under The Sea 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Under The Sea and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is CH Under The Sea or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Under The Sea is the stronger pick. For winter, Ylang in Gold Nectar is the stronger pick. CH Under The Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Under The Sea and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

CH Under The Sea has top notes of Pomelo, Seaweed and Rose, heart notes of Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.