Fragrance comparison

Yulan 玉兰 vs Michelia Alba 白兰

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

Yulan 玉兰

Ladybug 述之有味

—0 votes

Rank #80,665 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Michelia Alba 白兰

Aynoir 安喏

5.001 votes

Rank #43,827 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michelia Alba 白兰 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Yulan 玉兰
Choose it for a white floral and amber character.
Michelia Alba 白兰
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Yulan 玉兰0/1

Michelia Alba 白兰1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Yulan 玉兰Ladybug 述之有味

Michelia Alba 白兰Aynoir 安喏

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber86%

green72%

rose58%

woody44%

floral30%

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

fresh48%

green30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesMichelia leafMichelia

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

AmberWoody Notes

Top

Lily of the ValleyGrapefruitMichelia leaf

Heart

MicheliaJasmine

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesMichelia leaf, Michelia, Jasmine and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#80,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMichelia Alba 白兰Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yulan opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves and the distinct waxy texture of michelia leaf. Unlike many western magnolia perfumes that lean heavily on sweet lemon citrus, this one centers on a dewy, slightly bitter botanical freshness. It feels like standing under a flowering michelia tree in early spring d…

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Michelia Alba 白兰 opens as a bright white floral with a crisp citrus lift, then settles into a smooth blend of michelia and jasmine over soft woods. It comes across clean, airy, and polished rather than heavy, with a floral heart that feels natural and easy to wear if you enjoy fresh white flowers with a green edge.

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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.

Do Yulan 玉兰 and Michelia Alba 白兰 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Michelia leaf, Michelia, Jasmine and Woody Notes.

Is Yulan 玉兰 or Michelia Alba 白兰 better for summer or winter?

Michelia Alba 白兰 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yulan 玉兰 and Michelia Alba 白兰?

Yulan 玉兰 has top notes of Green Leaves, Michelia leaf and Michelia, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Michelia Alba 白兰 has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Grapefruit and Michelia leaf, heart notes of Michelia and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes.