Macadam vs Ylang in Gold Nectar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.
MacadamChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ylang in Gold NectarChoose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Macadam2/7
Ylang in Gold Nectar5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Community sentiment
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Longevity
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Sillage & projection
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Value for money
- Macadam
- Versatility
- Macadam
- 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
MacadamIl ProfvmoYlang in Gold NectarM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
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 hate40%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
99 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
Category winners
LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar
SillageYlang in Gold Nectar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMacadamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
rose69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachHoneySweet Orange
Heart
MyrrhWhite RosePeonyIndian JasmineMagnoliaGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PitahayaSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCoconut
Top
PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage
Heart
Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint
Base
VanillaCoconutMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesPeach, Magnolia, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer24
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter86
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMacadamMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,986
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#5,236
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMacadam by Il Profvmo is a fruity oriental floral that many wearers compare to Chopard Casmir, but lighter, creamier, and easier to wear. It opens with juicy peach and a honeyed orange glow, then settles into soft florals. What stands out is a gentle, sweet pitahaya (dragonfruit) tone that can feel powdery, like a mac…
Reviews →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…
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, Macadam or Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Macadam is rated 3.74/5 from 147 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Macadam for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Macadam or Ylang in Gold Nectar?
They last about the same: Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Macadam 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Macadam or Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Macadam 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Macadam and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Magnolia, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Macadam or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Macadam is the stronger pick. For winter, Ylang in Gold Nectar is the stronger pick. Macadam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macadam and Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Macadam has top notes of Peach, Honey and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Myrrh, White Rose, Peony and Indian Jasmine, a base of Pitahaya, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. 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.
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