Fragrance comparison

December Rose vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 401 ratings analysed

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #5,158 SweetYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

December Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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.

December Rose2/7

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: December Rose
Versatility: December Rose
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

December RosePARIS CORNER

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

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

34%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

65 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ 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 value67

¤ Price value49

Category winnerDecember RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlueberryTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouli

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia. Durations are only published for December Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDecember RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#5,158

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

December Rose by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, fruity floral profile built around juicy fruit and classic petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart blueberry and sweet tangerine, giving the scent an energetic, tangy start. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich rose accompanied by crisp geranium and g…

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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, December Rose or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, December Rose or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, December Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Rose or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, December Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Rose and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia.

Is December Rose or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in December Rose and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 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.