Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Ylang 49

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,327 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #45,915 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ylang 49

Le Labo

3.851,303 votes

Rank #1,706 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 5 of 6 categories.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ylang 49
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ciao5/6

Ylang 491/6

Ratings & consensus: Ciao
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Ciao
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Ciao
Fragranxe ranking: Ylang 49

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

Ylang 49Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

3.85/ 5 · 1,303 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

38%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

1,303 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

patchouli84%

yellow floral77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Notes

PatchouliYlang-YlangOakmossTahitian GardeniaVetiverBenzoinSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCiaoLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men7

Unisex41

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,706

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerYlang 49Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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Ylang 49 by Le Labo is a rich floral chypre centered on lush flowers and deep forest earth. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of creamy ylang-ylang and ripe Tahitian gardenia, delivering a heady floral punch. Beneath the floral surface, the scent turns dark and grounding. Heavy patchouli and crisp oakmoss fo…

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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, Ciao or Ylang 49?

Ciao takes 5 of 6 categories. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Ylang 49 is rated 3.85/5 from 1,303 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ylang 49 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Ylang 49?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Ylang 49 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciao or Ylang 49?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Ylang 49 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Ylang 49 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Ciao or Ylang 49 better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear; Ylang 49 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciao and Ylang 49?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber. Ylang 49 features Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Tahitian Gardenia and Vetiver.