Fragrance comparison

Terra Woods vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 404 ratings analysed

Terra Woods

Clean

3.6068 votes

Rank #43,166 VanillaWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,968 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Terra Woods
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Terra Woods2/7

Ylang in Gold Nectar5/7

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: Terra Woods
Versatility: Terra Woods
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

Terra WoodsClean

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

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

24%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

68 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTerra WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

sweet84%

coconut77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Jasmine SambacGeranium

Heart1 to 2 hours

Coconut

Base3 to 5 hours

Woodsy NotesTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Coconut, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Terra Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall95

Winter59

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTerra WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,968

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean launched Terra Woods in 2016 as a floral woody musk that blends fresh botanicals with smooth, comforting base tones. The scent opens with a crisp touch of geranium paired with subtle jasmine sambac, giving the initial spray a fresh floral brightness. As the florals settle, a creamy coconut middle note emerges, s…

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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, Terra Woods or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Terra Woods is rated 3.60/5 from 68 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Terra Woods for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money 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 longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Terra Woods or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Terra Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra Woods or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Terra Woods 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra Woods and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Geranium, Coconut, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Terra Woods or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Terra Woods and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Terra Woods has top notes of Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla 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.