Fragrance comparison

Elegant Jade vs Ilang Ilang

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Elegant Jade

BU FENG

4.339 votes

Rank #38,189 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ilang Ilang

Jardin d'Amour

4.333 votes

Rank #55,100 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilang Ilang takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elegant Jade
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ilang Ilang
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Elegant Jade1/4

Ilang Ilang3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ilang Ilang
Sillage & projection: Ilang Ilang
Value for money: Ilang Ilang
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elegant Jade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elegant JadeBU FENG

Ilang IlangJardin d'Amour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIlang Ilang

SillageIlang Ilang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIlang IlangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral91%

sweet83%

almond74%

fruity65%

powdery56%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

almond77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both yellow floral, almond and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Almond

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base

White SandalwoodRue

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamotLemonBlack CurrantAlmond

Heart

RoseJasmineFrangipani

Base

HeliotropeMusk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElegant JadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BU FENG Elegant Jade opens with a sharp, nutty pop of bitter almond before settling into buttery ylang-ylang and night-blooming jasmine. Creamy white sandalwood grounds the base alongside rue, an herbal note that adds a dry, aromatic twist. Wear this unisex fragrance during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet gallery vis…

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Ilang Ilang by Jardin d'Amour is a bright, summery floral scent that captures the sunny warmth of tropical blossoms. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of yellow floral ylang-ylang, crisp bergamot, and tart lemon, giving it a solar energy. As it settles on the skin, it softens into a rich, powdery bouquet of rose …

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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, Elegant Jade or Ilang Ilang?

Ilang Ilang takes 3 of 4 categories. Elegant Jade is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Ilang Ilang is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Elegant Jade for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ilang Ilang for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegant Jade or Ilang Ilang?

Ilang Ilang lasts longest (Ilang Ilang 100/100, Elegant Jade 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegant Jade or Ilang Ilang?

Ilang Ilang projects furthest (Ilang Ilang 100/100, Elegant Jade 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegant Jade and Ilang Ilang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, almond and fruity accords. Common notes include Almond, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Elegant Jade or Ilang Ilang better for summer or winter?

Elegant Jade suits day or night wear; Ilang Ilang suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegant Jade and Ilang Ilang?

Elegant Jade has top notes of Almond, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of White Sandalwood and Rue. Ilang Ilang has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Frangipani, a base of Heliotrope and Musk.