Fragrance comparison

Ehsas vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 372 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ehsas

Al Haramain Perfumes

2.4636 votes

Rank #22,032 WoodyMusky

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #5,242 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ehsas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ehsas
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ehsas4/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Community sentiment: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Longevity: Ehsas
Sillage & projection: Ehsas
Value for money: Ehsas
Versatility: Ehsas
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

EhsasAl Haramain Perfumes

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.46/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 46%

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

7%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

4%Hate

28 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEhsas

SillageEhsas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEhsasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MuskAmbergrisWoody NotesRoseWhite FlowersCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleySea NotesGeraniumArtemisia

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMossGuaiac Wood

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMusk, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer50

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEhsasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,242

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ehsas is a dry woody, musky amber with a sharp citrus hit up front, then a salty, ambergris-leaning heart that can feel a little animalic. On some skin it dries down into clean, crisp musk with tart citrus lingering for hours, on others the musk can turn sweaty or gritty. It is unusual, persistent, and very dependent …

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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, Ehsas or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ehsas takes 4 of 7 categories. Ehsas is rated 2.46/5 from 36 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Ehsas for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ehsas or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ehsas lasts longest (Ehsas 78/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ehsas or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ehsas projects furthest (Ehsas 71/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ehsas and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium.

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

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

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

Ehsas has top notes of Musk, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Rose, heart notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Sea Notes and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Moss and Guaiac Wood. 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.