Fragrance comparison

Embruns d'Ylang vs Fiori Notturni

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 474 ratings analysed

4 wins

Embruns d'Ylang

Guerlain

3.94441 votes

Rank #7,926 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Fiori Notturni

Nature's

4.2433 votes

Rank #44,468 PowderyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Embruns d'Ylang takes 4 of 7 categories.

Embruns d'Ylang
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fiori Notturni
Choose it for a powdery and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Embruns d'Ylang4/7

Fiori Notturni3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fiori Notturni
Community sentiment: Fiori Notturni
Longevity: Embruns d'Ylang
Sillage & projection: Embruns d'Ylang
Value for money: Fiori Notturni
Versatility: Embruns d'Ylang
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Embruns d'Ylang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Embruns d'YlangGuerlain

Fiori NotturniNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 441 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

4.24/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerFiori NotturniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

441 votes

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerFiori NotturniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEmbruns d'Ylang

SillageEmbruns d'Ylang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFiori NotturniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

salty77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

lavender92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaltBergamot

Heart4 to 6 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacClovesHoney

Base4 to 6 hours

IrisPatchouliVanilla

Top

LavenderIrisJasmineBergamot

Heart

VanillaSandalwoodHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

White MuskTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Honey and Iris. Durations are only published for Embruns d'Ylang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall81

Winter37

Day100

Night56

Spring71

Summer50

Fall100

Winter86

Day64

Night100

Category winnerEmbruns d'YlangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,926

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#44,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmbruns d'YlangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Embruns d'Ylang by Guerlain takes the sunny tropical flower and drops it into a marine breeze. Thierry Wasser opens the scent with an unusual clash of crisp bergamot and mineral salt, cutting through the usual heaviness of floral perfumes. At the centre, ylang-ylang reveals its ripe, slightly fruity character, bolster…

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Fiori Notturni by Nature's presents a soft, powdery composition centered on lavender and iris. It creates a serene, grounded atmosphere suitable for both men and women. This 2021 release is perfect for quiet evenings or transitional seasons like spring when the air is crisp. It sits close to the skin, offering a calmi…

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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, Embruns d'Ylang or Fiori Notturni?

Embruns d'Ylang takes 4 of 7 categories. Embruns d'Ylang is rated 3.94/5 from 441 votes; Fiori Notturni is rated 4.24/5 from 33 votes. Choose Embruns d'Ylang for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fiori Notturni for a powdery and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Embruns d'Ylang or Fiori Notturni?

Embruns d'Ylang lasts longest (Embruns d'Ylang 70/100, Fiori Notturni 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Embruns d'Ylang or Fiori Notturni?

Embruns d'Ylang projects furthest (Embruns d'Ylang 65/100, Fiori Notturni 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Embruns d'Ylang and Fiori Notturni smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Honey and Iris.

Is Embruns d'Ylang or Fiori Notturni better for summer or winter?

For summer, Embruns d'Ylang is the stronger pick. For winter, Fiori Notturni is the stronger pick. Embruns d'Ylang suits daytime wear; Fiori Notturni suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Embruns d'Ylang and Fiori Notturni?

Embruns d'Ylang has top notes of Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Cloves and Honey, a base of Iris, Patchouli and Vanilla. Fiori Notturni has top notes of Lavender, Iris, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Honey and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.