Fragrance comparison

Nightscape vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 413 ratings analysed

Nightscape

Ulrich Lang

4.0077 votes

Rank #14,931 WoodyPatchouli

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19%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,838 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 7 of 7 categories.

Nightscape
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Nightscape0/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar7/7

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: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Versatility: Ylang in Gold Nectar
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

NightscapeUlrich Lang

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

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

34%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

77 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value49

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

leather61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeMintBasilSageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneySesameVioletGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherGuavaWoody NotesAmber

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Sage, Tangerine and Geranium. Durations are only published for Nightscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,931

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#4,838

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang Nightscape reinvents earthy patchouli by stripping away hippie nostalgia in favor of a crisp, nocturnal skyline aesthetic. The scent kicks off with an invigorating snap of lime, cool garden mint, and crushed basil before drying into a remarkably smooth heart of green geranium and sweet honey. As it warms o…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nightscape or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 7 of 7 categories. Nightscape is rated 4.00/5 from 77 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Nightscape for a woody and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening 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, Nightscape or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Nightscape 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nightscape or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Nightscape 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nightscape and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Sage, Tangerine and Geranium.

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

For summer, Nightscape is the stronger pick. For winter, Nightscape is the stronger pick. Nightscape suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Nightscape has top notes of Lime, Mint, Basil and Sage, heart notes of Honey, Sesame, Violet and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Guava. 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.