Fragrance comparison

Moonglade vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 390 ratings analysed

Moonglade

M.INT

3.6754 votes

Rank #27,389 WoodyFruity

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39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #5,242 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moonglade
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. 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 sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Moonglade2/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Community sentiment: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Longevity: Moonglade
Sillage & projection: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Value for money: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Versatility: Moonglade
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

MoongladeM.INT

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

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

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

46 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMoonglade

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value49

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotOrangeGalbanumLemonRose

Heart

CoconutAniseLavenderNutmegPeachMagnolia

Base

MossSandalowoodMuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Coconut, Peach and Magnolia. 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

Summer65

Fall82

Winter29

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMoongladeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex49

Women27

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,389

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,242

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonglade by M.INT offers an unconventional aromatic experience centered on lavender and charred coconut. Launched in 2022, it blends fruit-forward black currant with earthy moss and sandalwood. This unisex fragrance performs well during spring days, providing a unique, textured scent profile that moves from bright ci…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Moonglade or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Moonglade is rated 3.67/5 from 54 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Moonglade for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Moonglade or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

They last about the same: Moonglade 76/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Moonglade or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Projection is very close: Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Moonglade 64/100 for sillage.

Do Moonglade and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Coconut, Peach and Magnolia.

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

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

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

Moonglade has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Orange and Galbanum, heart notes of Coconut, Anise, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Sandalowood, Musk and Patchouli. 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.