Fragrance comparison

M5 vs Noir Ylang Ylang

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Michael Cinco

4.504 votes

Rank #53,255 VanillaFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Ylang Ylang

Judith Williams

4.001 votes

Rank #54,279 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M5 takes 3 of 3 categories.

M5
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Noir Ylang Ylang
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character.

M53/3

Noir Ylang Ylang0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M5
Sillage & projection: M5
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M5

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M5Michael Cinco

Noir Ylang YlangJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM5

SillageM5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity83%

powdery65%

sweet48%

balsamic30%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperLemon

Heart

PeachLitchiJasmineRose

Base

VanillaWhite Musk

Top

FreesiaLitchiGuavaWallflower

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRose

Base

Tonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodOrris RootVanillaPeach

InformationalShared notesPeach, Litchi, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,279

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerM5Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M5 opens with lemon and pink pepper, then settles into a softer fruity floral heart of peach, lychee, rose, and jasmine. The dry-down leans creamy-sweet, with vanilla and white musk giving it a powdery, smooth finish. It reads as a floral gourmand with a clear feminine tilt, even though it is marketed as unisex. If yo…

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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, M5 or Noir Ylang Ylang?

M5 takes 3 of 3 categories. M5 is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Noir Ylang Ylang is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose M5 for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Noir Ylang Ylang for a yellow floral and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, M5 or Noir Ylang Ylang?

M5 lasts longest (M5 80/100, Noir Ylang Ylang 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M5 or Noir Ylang Ylang?

M5 projects furthest (M5 88/100, Noir Ylang Ylang 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M5 and Noir Ylang Ylang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Litchi, Jasmine and Rose.

Is M5 or Noir Ylang Ylang better for summer or winter?

M5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M5 and Noir Ylang Ylang?

M5 has top notes of Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Litchi, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. 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.