Fragrance comparison

Nova vs Ylang d’Or

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nova

House of Cosmo

4.5413 votes

Rank #38,910 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Ylang d’Or

Maison du Roc

4.005 votes

Rank #44,209 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nova takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nova
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Ylang d’Or
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring.

Nova4/4

Ylang d’Or0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NovaHouse of Cosmo

Ylang d’OrMaison du Roc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNova

SillageNova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value17

Category winnerNovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

tuberose80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MelonCardamomStarburst CandyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTuberoseRumMonoi Oil

Base7-10 hrs

AMBROX® SUPERVirginia CedarVanillaOudSandalwood

Top

BergamotPink PepperSichuan PepperPepperTimurCardamomelemi

Heart

Ylang YlangJasmine SambacTuberoseCoconut

Base

CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 33%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,910

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nova by House of Cosmo delivers an unexpected collision between playful neon sweetness and serious woody architecture. The first spray releases juicy melon, candied pink pepper, and a punchy burst of starburst candy. It grabs attention immediately. Then, the fragrance pivots into something far richer and adult. Lush t…

Reviews →

Maison du Roc releases Ylang d’Or as an easygoing floral scent that pairs a heavy peppercorn opening with a creamy white floral center. The perfume moves from sharp cardamom spices into a soft base of cedar and musk. It suits casual daywear for those who enjoy a modern twist on tropical yellow florals without the typi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nova or Ylang d’Or?

Nova takes 4 of 4 categories. Nova is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Ylang d’Or is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Nova for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Ylang d’Or for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nova or Ylang d’Or?

Nova lasts longest (Nova 78/100, Ylang d’Or 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nova or Ylang d’Or?

Nova projects furthest (Nova 70/100, Ylang d’Or 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nova and Ylang d’Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Nova or Ylang d’Or better for summer or winter?

Nova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nova and Ylang d’Or?

Nova has top notes of Melon, Cardamom, Starburst Candy and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Rum and Monoi Oil, a base of AMBROX® SUPER, Virginia Cedar, Vanilla and Oud. Ylang d’Or has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Coconut, a base of Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.