Fragrance comparison

Emeraldaire vs Ylang d’Or

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Emeraldaire

MAC

4.673 votes

Rank #37,963 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Ylang d’Or

Maison du Roc

4.005 votes

Rank #50,364 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emeraldaire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Emeraldaire
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ylang d’Or
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Emeraldaire3/4

Ylang d’Or1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ylang d’Or
Sillage & projection: Emeraldaire
Value for money: Emeraldaire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emeraldaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldaireMAC

Ylang d’OrMaison du Roc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 27%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityYlang d’Or

SillageEmeraldaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value17

Category winnerEmeraldaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lantana leavesEarthy NotesFernIvy

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberose

Base

PatchouliOlibanumWoodsy Notes

Top

BergamotPink PepperSichuan PepperPepperTimurCardamomelemi

Heart

Ylang YlangJasmine SambacTuberoseCoconut

Base

CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Tuberose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmeraldaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Emeraldaire opens with sharp lantana leaves, wet fern fronds, and crisp ivy over a soil-like earthy base. Mid notes of tuberose and ylang ylang add a touch of waxy creaminess before patchouli and smoky olibanum anchor the dry-down. It delivers an unusual botanical experience for crisp spring daytime wear.

Reviews →

Maison du Roc releases Ylang d’Or as an easygoing floral scent that pairs a heavy peppercorn opening with a creamy white floral center. The perfume moves from sharp cardamom spices into a soft base of cedar and musk. It suits casual daywear for those who enjoy a modern twist on tropical yellow florals without the typi…

Reviews →

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, Emeraldaire or Ylang d’Or?

Emeraldaire takes 3 of 4 categories. Emeraldaire is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Ylang d’Or is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Emeraldaire for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ylang d’Or for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emeraldaire or Ylang d’Or?

Ylang d’Or lasts longest (Ylang d’Or 50/100, Emeraldaire 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emeraldaire or Ylang d’Or?

Emeraldaire projects furthest (Emeraldaire 50/100, Ylang d’Or 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emeraldaire and Ylang d’Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Tuberose and Patchouli.

Is Emeraldaire or Ylang d’Or better for summer or winter?

Emeraldaire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emeraldaire and Ylang d’Or?

Emeraldaire has top notes of Lantana leaves, Earthy Notes, Fern and Ivy, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum and Woodsy Notes. Ylang d’Or has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Coconut, a base of Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.