Mintea vs Ylang in Gold Nectar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 4 of 5 categories.
MinteaChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ylang in Gold NectarChoose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Mintea1/5
Ylang in Gold Nectar4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Sillage & projection
- Ylang in Gold Nectar
- Value for money
- Mintea
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
MinteaHintYlang in Gold NectarM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 72%
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 hate36%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
40%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
239 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerMinteaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familygreen100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
herbal69%
musky61%
sweet100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
TeaBergamotMint
Heart2-3 hrs
SageBitter Orange
Base4-6 hrs
SandalwoodMusk
Top
PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage
Heart
Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint
Base
VanillaCoconutMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesMint, Sage, Bitter Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mintea, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer90
Fall100
Winter30
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter86
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,384
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#5,236
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMintea by Hint feels like stepping out onto a sunlit patio with a tall glass of iced spearmint tea. The opening splashes crisp bergamot and crushed mint leaves across your skin, instantly cutting through morning grogginess. As the herbal clary sage and bitter orange warm up, the scent shifts from a cold herbal drink i…
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, Mintea or Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 4 of 5 categories. Mintea is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Mintea for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Mintea or Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Mintea 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mintea or Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Mintea 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mintea and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mint, Sage, Bitter Orange and Sandalwood.
Is Mintea or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?
Mintea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mintea and Ylang in Gold Nectar?
Mintea has top notes of Tea, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Sage and Bitter Orange, a base of Sandalwood 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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