Fragrance comparison

Ylang in Gold Nectar vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 361 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ylang in Gold Nectar

M. Micallef

4.05336 votes

Rank #5,242 SweetYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,900 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ylang in Gold Nectar
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ylang in Gold Nectar4/7

Exalted3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Community sentiment: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Ylang in Gold Nectar
Versatility: Exalted
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

Ylang in Gold NectarM. Micallef

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

239 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value16

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachExotic FruitsLitchiTangerineBitter OrangeGeraniumArtemisiaSage

Heart

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMint

Base

VanillaCoconutMuskMoss

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Geranium, Sandalwood and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,242

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerYlang in Gold NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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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, Ylang in Gold Nectar or Exalted?

Ylang in Gold Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories. Ylang in Gold Nectar is rated 4.05/5 from 336 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ylang in Gold Nectar for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ylang in Gold Nectar or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ylang in Gold Nectar or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Ylang in Gold Nectar 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ylang in Gold Nectar and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Geranium, Sandalwood and Rose.

Is Ylang in Gold Nectar or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ylang in Gold Nectar and Exalted?

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. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.