Fragrance comparison

Milf vs Ylang Ylang

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Milf

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #67,064 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ylang Ylang

Les Essentiels

4.2711 votes

Rank #41,251 WoodyCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Milf
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Ylang Ylang
Choose it for a woody and coconut character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Milf1/2

Ylang Ylang1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilfG Parfums

Ylang YlangLes Essentiels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

musky77%

floral69%

caramel61%

woody100%

coconut92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both coconut, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbretteVanillaCoconutCaramelBitter OrangePink PepperYlang YlangHeliotropeJasmineTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Ylang YlangJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutOrange BlossomTuberose

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVanilla

Category winnerMilfLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day52

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 27%Work 10%

Men8

Unisex38

Women54

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,064

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYlang YlangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milf by G Parfums is an unabashedly sweet, floral gourmand that balances luscious dessert notes with heady white petals. The first spray releases a zesty burst of bitter orange and pink pepper before softening into a lush bouquet of tuberose, ylang ylang, and jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, rich caramel, c…

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Ylang Ylang by Les Essentiels delivers a bright, sunny splash of creamy yellow florals balanced against smooth coconut nectar and warm cedar. The opening hits the air with fresh jasmine and golden ylang ylang blossoms, giving the impression of warm beach air and clean floral soap rather than heavy tropical suntan loti…

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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, Milf or Ylang Ylang?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Milf is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Ylang Ylang is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Milf for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Ylang Ylang for a woody and coconut character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Milf and Ylang Ylang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coconut, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Coconut, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Milf or Ylang Ylang better for summer or winter?

Milf suits evening wear; Ylang Ylang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milf and Ylang Ylang?

Milf features Ambrette, Vanilla, Coconut, Caramel and Bitter Orange. Ylang Ylang has top notes of Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Coconut, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Cedar and Vanilla.