Fragrance comparison

Lailati vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 378 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lailati

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8342 votes

Rank #34,871 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,780 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lailati takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lailati
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lailati4/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Community sentiment: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Longevity: Lailati
Sillage & projection: Lailati
Value for money: Lailati
Versatility: Lailati
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ylang in Gold Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LailatiAl Haramain Perfumes

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 34%Had 34%Want 33%

4.05/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

40%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

239 votes

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLailati

SillageLailati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLailatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperRoseMagnoliaFloral NotesOriental notesSandalwoodMuskCitrusesMint

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLailatiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,780

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lailati is a floral aromatic scent with a cool, green lift, juniper and mint over a rose and magnolia style floral heart, then sandalwood and musk in the dry-down. On some skin it reads light, pretty, and easy to wear, with a gentle citrus touch. On others, the juniper can turn sharp and medicinal, with heavier projec…

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Ylang in Gold Nectar by M. Micallef is a sun-drenched floral gourmand that layers creamy ylang-ylang over a rich base of vanilla and coconut. Launched in 2020, it feels like a radiant, tropical getaway bottled. This scent thrives in the warmth of spring and summer, offering a plush, golden texture that feels both luxu…

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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, Lailati or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Lailati takes 4 of 7 categories. Lailati is rated 3.83/5 from 42 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Lailati for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lailati or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Lailati lasts longest (Lailati 83/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lailati or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Lailati projects furthest (Lailati 70/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lailati and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Lailati or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lailati is the stronger pick. For winter, Ylang in Gold Nectar is the stronger pick. Lailati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lailati and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Lailati features Juniper, Rose, Magnolia, Floral Notes and Oriental notes. Ylang in Gold Nectar has top notes of Peach, Exotic Fruits, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Coconut, Musk and Moss.