Fragrance comparison

Vertigo Milano vs Ylang in Gold Nectar

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 344 ratings analysed

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

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25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #4,788 SweetYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 2 of 4 categories.

Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vertigo Milano1/4

Ylang in Gold Nectar2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Vertigo Milano
Versatility: Not scored
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

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

4.05/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

239 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYlang in Gold Nectar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerVertigo MilanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Sage, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,788

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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, Vertigo Milano or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 2 of 4 categories. Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vertigo Milano or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Ylang in Gold Nectar lasts longest (Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100, Vertigo Milano 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vertigo Milano or Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Projection is very close: Vertigo Milano 66/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100 for sillage.

Do Vertigo Milano and Ylang in Gold Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Sage, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Vertigo Milano or Ylang in Gold Nectar better for summer or winter?

Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vertigo Milano and Ylang in Gold Nectar?

Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.