Croatian Perfume House · 2017
Rank #66,558 WoodyPowdery
Just Wow Ylang Ylang vs Musc 25 Los Angeles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Just Wow Ylang Ylang takes 2 of 3 categories.
Just Wow Ylang YlangChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Musc 25 Los AngelesChoose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Just Wow Ylang Ylang2/3
Musc 25 Los Angeles1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Just Wow Ylang Ylang
- Sillage & projection
- Just Wow Ylang Ylang
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Just Wow Ylang YlangCroatian Perfume HouseMusc 25 Los AngelesLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
4.02/ 5 · 552 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
48%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
552 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJust Wow Ylang Ylang
SillageJust Wow Ylang Ylang
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
yellow floral84%
musky77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
musky100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangAldehydesBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseIrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodVetiverMossPatchouli
Notes
MuskAldehydesAmbergrisLily-of-the-ValleyRosePatchouliCedarVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Musc 25 Los Angeles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter71
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,558
PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec
Launched2017
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,482
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews114
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJust Wow Ylang Ylang by Croatian Perfume House smells like a rich bar of luxury floral soap mixed with warm golden petals and smooth wood. The scent opens with a sparkling blast of lemon, bergamot, and fizzy aldehydes before relaxing into a sweet yellow heart of creamy ylang-ylang, soft iris, and classic rose. As it w…
Reviews →Musc 25 Los Angeles by Le Labo centers on a contrasting mix of clean aldehydes and dirty, intimate musk. Launched in 2008 and formulated by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs crisp, soapy brightness with deep animalic warmth. The initial spray crackles with sharp aldehydes and fresh lily-of-the-valley before…
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, Just Wow Ylang Ylang or Musc 25 Los Angeles?
Just Wow Ylang Ylang takes 2 of 3 categories. Just Wow Ylang Ylang is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Musc 25 Los Angeles is rated 4.02/5 from 552 votes. Choose Just Wow Ylang Ylang for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Musc 25 Los Angeles for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Just Wow Ylang Ylang or Musc 25 Los Angeles?
Just Wow Ylang Ylang lasts longest (Just Wow Ylang Ylang 100/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Just Wow Ylang Ylang or Musc 25 Los Angeles?
Just Wow Ylang Ylang projects furthest (Just Wow Ylang Ylang 100/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Just Wow Ylang Ylang and Musc 25 Los Angeles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is Just Wow Ylang Ylang or Musc 25 Los Angeles better for summer or winter?
Musc 25 Los Angeles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Just Wow Ylang Ylang and Musc 25 Los Angeles?
Just Wow Ylang Ylang has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Moss. Musc 25 Los Angeles features Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
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