Fragrance comparison

Unic vs Noir Ylang Ylang

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Unic

Khalis

4.128 votes

Rank #43,335 SweetWhite Floral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Ylang Ylang

Judith Williams

4.001 votes

Rank #54,041 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unic takes 3 of 3 categories.

Unic
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Ylang Ylang
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character.

Unic3/3

Noir Ylang Ylang0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UnicKhalis

Noir Ylang YlangJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUnic

SillageUnic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

musky70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White FlowersSweet NotesVanilla

Heart

GuavaTonka Bean

Base

White Musk

Top

FreesiaLitchiGuavaWallflower

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRose

Base

Tonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodOrris RootVanillaPeach

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Guava, Tonka Bean and White Musk. 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,041

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUnicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unic by Khalis offers a light, tropical experience centered on sweet white flowers and creamy vanilla. This fragrance blooms with a soft, fruity guava heart that settles into a clean, musky base. It is a relaxed scent profile well-suited for warm spring days or casual afternoon outings where a non-intrusive, feminine …

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Noir Ylang Ylang by Judith Williams is a floral composition for women launched in 2017. Created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, this scent centers on creamy yellow florals softened by powdery iris and earthy orris root. It feels appropriate for office environments or casual weekend brunches, providing a gentle, intimate s…

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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, Unic or Noir Ylang Ylang?

Unic takes 3 of 3 categories. Unic is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Noir Ylang Ylang is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Unic for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Ylang Ylang for a yellow floral and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Unic or Noir Ylang Ylang?

Unic lasts longest (Unic 64/100, Noir Ylang Ylang 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Unic or Noir Ylang Ylang?

Unic projects furthest (Unic 71/100, Noir Ylang Ylang 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Unic and Noir Ylang Ylang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Guava, Tonka Bean and White Musk.

Is Unic or Noir Ylang Ylang better for summer or winter?

Unic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Unic and Noir Ylang Ylang?

Unic has top notes of White Flowers, Sweet Notes and Vanilla, heart notes of Guava and Tonka Bean, a base of White Musk. Noir Ylang Ylang has top notes of Freesia, Litchi, Guava and Wallflower, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Sandalwood and Orris Root.