Fragrance comparison

Toukka Ta Tao vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 426 ratings analysed

Toukka Ta Tao

House of Matriarch

4.0490 votes

Rank #32,240 SweetTropical

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32%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,852 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 7 of 7 categories.

Toukka Ta Tao
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. 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.

Toukka Ta Tao0/7

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

Toukka Ta TaoHouse of Matriarch

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

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

46%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

90 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageYlang in Gold Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value49

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

herbal61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoPassionfruitMarigoldLitchiChamomileArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangPalm TreeSea NotesTuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutTolu BalsamVanillaMuskMyrhhAmbergrisSesameTonka Bean

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Artemisia, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut. Durations are only published for Toukka Ta Tao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 21%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,852

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao opens with a vibrant clash of wet mango pulp, tart passionfruit, and bittersweet herbal marigold. It feels raw, humid, and unmistakably coastal. Unlike conventional beach scents swimming in synthetic sunscreen lotion, this composition pairs sweet tropical nectar with bitter artemisia, …

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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, Toukka Ta Tao or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 7 of 7 categories. Toukka Ta Tao is rated 4.04/5 from 90 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Toukka Ta Tao for a sweet and tropical character. 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, Toukka Ta Tao or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Toukka Ta Tao 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Toukka Ta Tao or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar projects furthest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100, Toukka Ta Tao 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Toukka Ta Tao and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Artemisia, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut.

Is Toukka Ta Tao or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Toukka Ta Tao and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Toukka Ta Tao has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit, Marigold and Litchi, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Palm Tree, Sea Notes and Tuberose, a base of Coconut, Tolu Balsam, 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.