Fragrance comparison

Idylle Eau Sublime vs Noir Ylang Ylang

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

3 wins

Idylle Eau Sublime

Guerlain

4.041,019 votes

Rank #4,356 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Noir Ylang Ylang

Judith Williams

4.001 votes

Rank #54,491 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idylle Eau Sublime takes 3 of 3 categories.

Idylle Eau Sublime
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Ylang Ylang
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character.

Idylle Eau Sublime3/3

Noir Ylang Ylang0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idylle Eau Sublime
Sillage & projection: Idylle Eau Sublime
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Idylle Eau Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idylle Eau SublimeGuerlain

Noir Ylang YlangJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,019 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIdylle Eau Sublime

SillageIdylle Eau Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

musky77%

floral69%

powdery61%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Rose WaterLitchi

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseJasminePeach

Base4 to 7 hours

White MuskPatchouli

Top

FreesiaLitchiGuavaWallflower

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRose

Base

Tonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodOrris RootVanillaPeach

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Rose, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Idylle Eau Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night29

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,356

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#54,491

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle Eau Sublime by Guerlain is a fresh floral eau de toilette centered on crisp rose water and juicy litchi. Released in 2011 and composed by Thierry Wasser, it lightens the original Idylle profile by pairing morning roses with soft peach and white jasmine. As the initial dewiness recedes, the fragrance settles int…

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Noir Ylang Ylang by Judith Williams is a floral composition for women launched in 2017. Created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, this scent centers on creamy yellow florals softened by powdery iris and earthy orris root. It feels appropriate for office environments or casual weekend brunches, providing a gentle, intimate s…

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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, Idylle Eau Sublime or Noir Ylang Ylang?

Idylle Eau Sublime takes 3 of 3 categories. Idylle Eau Sublime is rated 4.04/5 from 1,019 votes; Noir Ylang Ylang is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Idylle Eau Sublime for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Ylang Ylang for a yellow floral and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Idylle Eau Sublime or Noir Ylang Ylang?

Idylle Eau Sublime lasts longest (Idylle Eau Sublime 68/100, Noir Ylang Ylang 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle Eau Sublime or Noir Ylang Ylang?

Idylle Eau Sublime projects furthest (Idylle Eau Sublime 62/100, Noir Ylang Ylang 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle Eau Sublime and Noir Ylang Ylang smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Rose, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Idylle Eau Sublime or Noir Ylang Ylang better for summer or winter?

Idylle Eau Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle Eau Sublime and Noir Ylang Ylang?

Idylle Eau Sublime has top notes of Rose Water and Litchi, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Peach, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. Noir Ylang Ylang has top notes of Freesia, Litchi, Guava and Wallflower, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Sandalwood and Orris Root.