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CERBER1982 – :
Ylang is a lovely floral / tropical fragrance in my opinion. It opens with a blast of a realistic mixed fruits cocktail with chunks of lychee in it paired with a coconut water note at this point it’s very sweet. Next the mint reveals itself to hold back the fruits and the coconut from becoming cloyingly sweet. The ylang flower is the main player once the fragrance reaches the mid and fruits are much softer now. Also in the mid there are hints of vanilla paired with everything else giving the fragrance a cozy vibe in the base. Ylang at this point stays the same until the end of it’s life. I get about 9 hours of longevity and an average projection from it. Even though I like Ylang a lot it does smell like many fragrances I’ve encountered but to its credit it does it better.
Endrik – :
Surprisingly strong like – and a bit of a mystery: my official Micallef sampler set has a card showing the bottle above, but its text and the tester itself are labelled just “Ylang”. So I don’t even know if I’m describing Ylang or Ylang in Gold here.
Big, rich, sweet, femme-diva thing which I warmed to far faster than I ever thought I would – mainly because of really good, authentic, warm vanilla and coconut, which manage not to turn sun-lotiony or sickly-sweet, despite the overall rich & syrupy setting. Sensuous, soft, pillowy, fluffy clouds being wafted about by breezes from an orchard and a flower garden at once. Lychee kept well under control (just as well as it’s a bit of a horror-note to me).Mainstream, but sophisticated; rather old-school, in an unconscious, uncool, unironic way, not a deliberate imitation of “vintage” (no reeky animalics or aldehydes at all); not the absolute height of luxe, but never ever smells cheap, either – which is not easy to do in this sort of fruity-vanilla zone. So – great respect to it; won’t go for a full bottle myself, but will very happily use every drop in the sample and recommend it to anyone exploring coconut notes in particular.
saahka – :
It’s what I imagine the queen of Sheba, Makeda would drench herself in after bathing in goats milk and sweet almond honey.
Soooo .. the Leo in me wanted to do the same!
ylang in gold is a silky vanilla custard my delight it’s an iriental goddess of a scent. Hanae Mori butterfly is very very similar. I’ve ordered Chopard casmir to compare and I’ll be back with an edited update of this review.
It’s very beautiful and I only bought it as it was on a ridiculous sale.
Mzurilove
extasyital – :
This is one of the few full bottles I have bought in a long time. Love it for a fresh feminine spring and summer scent
Warm, close, dry, bright, powdery, sweet ylang ylang and vanilla musk with a lot of less intensive notes throughout, tangerine, sage, peach, which give depth and a little tartness. The ylang ylang note has a very similar smell to the ylang ylang and lily in Paper Flower hand lotion (not the Paper Flower perfume) I didn’t find this as tropical as some other reviewers and thought the coconut was almost unnoticeable
The whole effect is elegant, subtle, rich and almost salivary. The sillage and intensity is polite. Non linear and constantly evolving, it is easy on your nose and surprisingly easy to wear. The gold shimmer is so subtle it is almost invisible, more of a decorative effect for bottle presentation, like Boadicea’s disappearing blue.
The only flaws are the initial opening is a little too sweet for me but settles quickly into a luxuriously bright smelling scent. Also, the scent doesn’t really open up unless the weather is warm. In cooler weather, this smells like a mess.
camaro1957 – :
A burst of sweetness so tart it hurts the teeth. 60 seconds later, a pink smell of mallow is all that is left upon the skin. A “a delicate and refined pearly-golden veil that shimmers on the skin” indeed.
That softness lasts for a long while though, that’s nice.
Aeromadrand – :
I’m not going to be popular here.
On me Ylang in Gold is primarily cloying sweet vanilla and mint on a bed of plastic. There is also a little sandalwood, musk and sage.
That’s it. The mint persists almost until the end – thankfully, as it cuts through the intense, artificial vanilla.
Sorry, not a fan at all. Which is lucky for me, since it’s expensive.
pastych – :
Wow. A new love!
Ylang and vanilla up front, coconut and peach playing in the background.
A creamy, sensual treat.
plertrese – :
Amazing, beautiful scent. This was actually a love at first sniff for me. I read a lot of posts and reviews comparing it to Casmir. I have both and love both but ylang in gold is leagues ahead in quality. Ylang in gold smells like sunshine itself. It is so well blended that it’s hard for me to single out its different notes. I get mostly ylang, litchi, smooth creamy vanilla and musk. Compared with Casmir, ylang in gold is definitely made of higher quality ingredients, smoother and more floral. Casmir, on the other hand, is spicier, more resinous and has more vanilla. Ylang in gold actually reminds me of Orchidee vanille, not in actuall scent but in the same type of feel. Both are balmy florals smoothed out with light fluffy vanilla cream.
fagogorneni – :
USUALLY, I do not like Ylang in perfumes. But this one is really nice, creamy vanilla with a touch of ylang which is not too loud or overpowering the other notes. I do not detect all listed notes though. Once sprayed, it is pretty linear, sweet, soft, creamy, nice unusual vanilla. Not to mention the bottle is STUNNING, the juice is amazingly sparkling gold!
MOISMGEFMENSE – :
Creamy floral vanilla. Lovely and worth revisiting.
I am surprised not to find tuberose listed. This kind of reminds me of The One Desire with tuberose and litchi and vanilla, but I suppose it could be ylang and magnolia as I didn’t find The One Desire a realistic tuberose either. They both blend together to become a fantasy flower.
uifehuifghjsdf – :
Great perfume.
Nice sweet smells comes from coconut and vanilla, nothing artificial sweet in here. Really like gold.
Good longevity. Stays close to skin.
For autumn it is perfect. Uplifts mood. Gives warm and sweet feeling. Nothing gourmand, more like jewel, it is like when you wearing this scent you can feel rich.
Zibin63 – :
This is a must buy in my opinion. Guys if you’re looking for a fragrance to buy as a gift, this is it. Really beautiful bottle and presentation. When I first spray this I’m a little put off by the top notes. But after 10 minutes its heavenly. It lasts a long time. Very elegant and perfect for office use.
DarkerThenYou – :
Oh, so delicious. I’m not one to go for gourmands or any prominent sweet vanilla, but Ylang in Gold is delectable.
More than ylang, I pick up a lot of lychee. If you’re not familiar with this fruit, it has nuances of rose or peony. Paired with vanilla and peach and you get a beautiful creamy pink fruit accord, sublimely enhanced with velvet magnolia petals.
I don’t get a whole lot of similarity with Casmir — I felt Casmir’s basenotes were much heavier and sweeter with vanilla. There is indeed some familiarity with Hanae Mori.
Dress this up or down — it’s not as golden to me as the bottle and name leads you to believe. In fact, it dries down to a rather understated but still delicious scent.
ehnonono – :
I mistakenly put this review under Micallef for Women. So here it is in its proper place 🙂
This is YUMS on my skin. I get lashings of vanilla that’s simply intoxicating. I absolutely cannot stand fruity notes in majority of the perfumes and I’m glad whatever fruit notes here are very subdued, with none of the synthetic syrupy accords encountered in lesser perfumes. There’s also a woody ambery drydown that’s quite delicious. FYI, this fragrance comes in a version with shimmery glitter dust (the bottle that looks like it has an opaque juice actually contain micro glitter particles). It leaves a subtle sheen on the skin. Gimmicky, I know, but I guess im a sucker for a pretty little touch:) You can also choose not to have the glitter for the same retail price.
Very soft projection and sits quite close to skin. Such a lovely, intimate thing to wear!
assasin82 – :
Apparently I’m some sort of blind buy queen, so I took the chance and bought it without smelling it first. Instantly after spraying it I thought “I already have this!” It took a couple of minutes before I realized I smells almost exactly like Chopard Casmir ( I’m one of those who didn’t see this comparison in the reviews beforehand). It’s so similar that it’s a bit scary if you think of the price difference. Ylang in gold is a bit more gentle than Casmir, but I’m not so sure it’s worth the price. Personally I think it’s okay to pay the price if the fragrance is original and special, but in this case you can get a scent that is pretty much the same for a fraction of the price. If I smelled this and Casmir on another person I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. That being said, the scent is beautiful, soft, perfect for summer and definitely smells like ylang ylang and vanilla.
Vanessababe – :
I adore this bottle however I was expecting a TKO! A little strong for the spring/summer.
Salim12 – :
Effortlessly refined, inviting, and slightly sensual, this fragrance is low key luxe at its best. At first it seems deceptively soft, but the more I wear it, am blown away by how well it performs. This is truly one of the prettiest expressions of the ylang ylang note I’ve tried, not to mention one of the “prettiest” smelling scents in my collection. Considering all the notes in the composition, the way they come together is super harmonious, and I agree that the sunny ylang ylang and vanilla, with a creamy coconut, and a slight woodiness in the drydown are the main players. I really enjoy how this is simultaneously sweet and floral. The interplay is beautiful. YIG is so so smooth, with a subdued yet substantially sophisticated vibe. There is a definite tropical feel, but its tropical in a 5 star resort way. I think it can be worn for a wide variety of occasions/settings and paired with numerous outfits. I reach for this when I want to feel super feminine/opulent. Some days I like to wear it just because its so uplifting! I can see how YIG could easily be someone’s date or special occasion fragrance.
There are two mature ylang ylang trees outside my house and YIG mimics the gentle smell of ylang ylang wafting in the air without the indolic factor. I prefer the waft of ylang ylang versus smelling ylang ylang up close (sniffing a handful of ylang ylang blossoms up close can be a little pungent).
I have the version with nacre particles suspended in the liquid, although I would’ve preferred the version without, since sometimes I see patches of gold shimmer when I spray on dark clothes. It also settles on the bottom and you do have to shake the bottle. I was able to buy YIG for about half off though since the boutique I bought it from had a promotion on Micallef scents, so I’m okay with the nacre considering I got it for such a good price. The nacre does produce a subtle shimmer when sprayed on skin, which is nice when you’re in the mood for it.
2906748_ll – :
Incredibly long lasting fragrance , which also is not overpowering. Usually scents do not last that long on my skin but this lasted 12hours! incredible!
One of the few vanilla-sweet scents I like with gorgeous floral notes.
The Ylang is also fantastic! It feels like a warm coconuty-vanilla-like hug I love it! I would also wear this in winter, if I was missing some sunshine or needed an energy happiness kick. In Summer it is just great because of the holidays vibe this scent gives me. It smells like total sunshine in a bottle.
Got this 100ml bottle on sale and love it! The juice is nice, easy to wear, likeable and also office appropriate, if you do not spray 10 sprays.
Sillage is gorgeous and perfect!
I prefer the perfume without the unnecessary gold. I do not need gold on my skin and clings to dark fabric.
YLANG notes lover: “Histoires de Parfums – This is not a blue bottle 1.2” is like a more refreshing and bit more of a banana like perfume. In case you want a fresher version or like a 60ml bottle version instead (also gorgeous arty bottle), sample it!
sergramirez – :
I had planned to wear a rose perfume today, but before I got dressed, my decant of Ylang in Gold arrived, and I could not resist.
This is one of those magical fragrances that is described best by adjectives rather than notes. It’s so beautifully blended that nothing overpowers anything else. Yes, I can get a whiff of Ylang and vanilla and coconut at times, but I don’t smell lychee or rosemary or sage or citrus. I don’t doubt they are there, or that others detect them, but to me, this is blended like a pina colada on a Hawaiian beach, creamy and foamy and tropical. Still, this perfume has richness and depth, with a softness that still says “notice me.” I smell sun shining on palm trees as they sway in the breeze, or an acadamy award winner in a shimmering golden dress, or Audrey Hepburn wearing shorts on a Mahogony boat in the Mediterranean. To me it reminds me of beautiful summer, but I can also see this warm in front of a fire on a snowy day, where it would deepen to honey and amber. It smells wealthy and luxurious while being simple at the same time. I am a lover of bright rose flower perfumes and usually dislike vanilla, but Ylang in Gold may change my course. I can see this being that special fragrance that people associate with you and only you. I have been wearing it all day and it has not faded.
I got the decant of the one without the pearlessence for this review. I have never seen this bottle in person but I have no problem with a beautiful bottle with decorated juice, as long as it smells good on me. I would like to see the shimmer for myself as I normally only see that in cheap plasticky bath and body works mists. However, I’m unlikely to buy a bottle with the shimmer because there is a significant price difference and I am focused mostly on the fragrance.
Update:December 2017. I found a bottle greatly discounted and it did have shimmer, but it makes no difference as it’s so light one can’t see it on the skin. I was also gifted a bottle of Hanae Mori EDP (blue butterfly box) and the dry down is quite similar. In fact, right now I think it smells identical, although I’ll try them side to side. Others have done so and agree with me as you can see in these reviews. I do suggest, if you want Ylang in Gold and you are in the US-don’t pass up a bottle if you see it at a reliable retailer as it seems to be disappearing. It’s difficult to find except on eBay, which I find hard trusting. Just a thought.
Good luck scent-lovers, Stay smelling beautiful!
ivashkamg – :
FOR SUMMER & RESORT ONLY.
This review is for the gold bottle – that you need to shake. First impressions: the bottle is a work of art, heavy and set with crystals. I did not know you need to shake the bottle to mix the contents. Cool, and a little gimmicky. The scent is warm and very, very, creamy. Think coconut paste and youve got it. I like coconut paste but I don’t want to drink it. Solar notes similar to those in Orchid Soliel. Heavy ylang, coconut & sandalwood. I know there are people out there who would adore this. This blind buying arse is just not one of them. Happy Sniffing!
airarm7 – :
It seemed so promising from the notes and the reviews. Even the opening has the wow factor. Sadly, after 5 minutes from application, it falls flat and to me it smells like straight up calendula cream with maybe a little vanilla mixed in and some mint. Zero fruitiness, weak projection and too generic. May it be anosmia? I’ll still give it another try, because I really wanted to love it. But, for now, a huge disappointment.
qwetrew – :
Honestly, when I received this perfume from France and sniffed it for the first time, I didn’t like it. But in a split second I realised why I didn’t like it. That is because I base my opinions about perfumes, on what other perfumes they remind me of. There’s always another perfume to make referrence to. And then if it smells like something I already like, then I know I like it. Ylang in Gold had me feeling insecure and unsure of myself… because it doesn’t remind me of ANYTHING AT ALL. It doesn’t remind me of any other perfume, or any place, or anything that has happened to me in my life, so on and so forth. It is a completely clean slate! I felt like a fish out of water. But then I quickly realised that this is exactlty what I want and what I need! A clean slate to build brand new memories and brand new experiences on!
Ylang in Gold is so very exquisitely done, that it reminds of no other! I don’t know how this is possible… but they made it possible!
I have found my signature scent for life. One that I can REALLY build foundation on and TRULY call my own!
This perfume is both sweet and sharp at the same time and to equal degrees sharp and sweet! This is the only thing I am capable of describing it as! A butterfly meets a bee. The love child of a bee and a butterfly! I will have to build all of my other opinions every day as I go through life wearing it. A true signature scent, a perfume like no other. A fragrance that has to be built with one’s own experiences in life.
Exquisite. Exquisite. Exquisite.
A masterpiece.
I am so glad that it is so expensive. That way not everyone can have it!!
Piobplealia – :
A floral/boozy vanilla. I imagine this being the signature scent of a young merryl streep in the devil wears Prada. It’s very classy! Another association that comes to mind is of spiked eggnog infused with floral essence. The vanilla is soft like custard, and the booziness complements the floral top notes beautifully. The floral is ylang enriched with a hint of tiare. It’s feminine, classy, soft, and powerful without being blunt. It has the illusion of a simple linear scent, but there is a lot going on in the background to make it work and really come together. When it completely dries down, what’s left is marshmallow.
Эльф2010 – :
Not a review…a question. Does this really smell like Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori?
joni-moni – :
This does smell like casmir but with ylang ylang and a little more fruity. I like this better it has more character. Gorgeous and a little unique
alomovoj – :
This is a review of Ylang, the version without gold shimmer. They are the same fragrance but for whatever reason Fragrantica only lists the gold version.
This is a fragrance that *must be sprayed* a splash bottle simply does not work. Months ago I got a mini splash bottle of Ylang In Gold in a trade. It had no scent, I could bathe in the stuff and only get the slightest hint of scent. : I wrote it off as over priced and under powered.
But I kept seeing rave reviews and wondered if either my sample had gone bad, or if the splash bottle was the issue (I’ve run into this before with other scents). So when I saw it on major sale for under $100 I bought it, figuring if it didn’t work I could resell it pretty easily.
Totally different perfume sprayed. It is heady, feminine, strong ylang. The scent is delicate, sophisticated, and sweet without being cloying. This is a special occasion scent that I will likely save for dates and fancy dress up events. It just screams sophistication and class. What an utterly lovely perfume and the bottle is truly a work of art. If you’ve got a splash of this decant it into an atomizer to test, the spray makes all the difference.
armin_86 – :
One word: a masterpiece. Everlasting, luxurious, opulent, feminine masterpiece.
Occasion: every second, price: deadly, lasting power: forever.
lionross – :
Beautiful extravagant this is a top notch perfume.
Scent: 10
Longevity: 8
Projection: 7
Sillage: 6
Originality: 10
Versatility: 8
Am a guy but truly love this piece.. Wonderful
nwi326Bessinepome – :
This is a sparking zingy ylang ylang.
It reminds me of j’adore but tropical some how and a lot more interesting.
It really is quite beautiful but that beauty comes with quite a price.
Worth the money if you’re a ylang ylang lover.
biossyanync – :
I dare to apply on my skin today a little drop of Dior touche de parfum before Ylang in gold. Few seconds later….Booom!!! Its a whole new wonderfull world..it is like discovering Atlantis. You have the same spectacular and complex scent of Gold but with a more creamy powdery touch. If you want a more sexy and youthful version of gold, thats a try !
bvs3005 – :
Spray a little Hanae Mori Butterfly then layer with a tiny squirt of Casmir and then top it off by walking through one spray of Olympea and you’ve got Ylang in Gold. It’s very similar to Casmir with the fruit from Butterfly and has the musky salty note from Olympea. If you have Casmir or Butterfly you do not need this. It’s pretty though.
plotsi – :
Wow, this is a beautiful fragrance. Ylang-Ylang is unmistakably satiny smooth, I loved to wear it.
The opening is a blend of citrus and fruits with bitter herbal nuances. The sweet, floral Ylang Ylang comes through, oh my, it is such a rich whipped cream ylang ylang on my skin. It is creamy on a base of vetiver, musk, coconut and vanilla. The coconut is so nice, reminding me of my time in the Bahamas where they give you a coconut with a straw in it, and you try tasting the flesh after drinking. Natural, milky, fleshy coconut.
Warm, delicious tropical fruits, coconut, and delicate citrus serve as a backdrop for the rich ylang-ylang and vanilla.
Staying power on my skin is all day and sillage is great.
leylatreer – :
Yes, I can immediately understand why folk have said about similarity to Fragonard Miranda and Chopard Casmir. I own both the Fragonard and the Chopard which are both much more robust and often complimented upon. This is not as sweet and has (not surprisingly) more ylang. I own two Micallef fragrances and they are both more potent. Its really surprising that a fragrance called ylang can be so almost wishy washy. The ylang ylang note by its very nature is strong. This fragrance baffles me. Sometimes it is weak and then others it blooms and is magical.
maikl8621 – :
It stays very close to the skin, very weak.
kevin88 – :
I had been looking for something new, refreshing and clean, and I watched a review fragrance by ‘Jeremy’ on youtube, reviewing the top 5 fragrances for women. His number one was this, but ‘in Gold’. I’m not sure what the difference would be, except for the shimmering particles. So because of Jeremy’s very animated and ecstatic description of Ylang in Gold, I just had to try it. So I realised that I couldn’t try this anywhere near me in the UK, so I went to the boutique website and got the women’s Discovery Booklet which contained just the Ylang (not the one ‘in Gold’). It arrived in the post, and oh my goodness. I felt I had found something so dreamy, unique, sophisticated, creamy, fresh, pure, and blended to perfection. I said to myself, how could I have not known about M.Micallef? Maybe it’s because of exclusivity, or maybe it’s because the brand is not appreciated enough here in the UK. If a fragrance can be categorised as Divine (as there is nothing higher than this description for me), then Ylang is very, very, close to it. I am so, so, happy I got this. The sillage and longevity is excellent and I just can’t get over how well-blended this fragrance is – you get an appreciation of the different notes, but in such a balanced way – they do not overpower each other, but they make a beautiful ‘appearance’ almost one by one, as you are ‘hit’ at different moments while wearing this, but at the same time, you know the notes are being carried by each other a the same time – I don’t know how else to describe.
The notes listed on the packaging are:
Top Notes: Sage, Rosemary, Artemisia
Middle Notes: Mint, Magnolia, Ylang
Base Notes: Coconut, Musk, Moss
There is a warm, plush-velvety characteristic about this fragrance – perhaps because of the Musk, Sage and Moss, but it also presents itself as cold and very creamy – maybe the Mint, Coconut and Ylang; and both sets of notes smell like they are being suspended by the silkiness of Artemisia – the woody quality of this fragrance is definitely present too. The ingredients are just so pure and excellently blended! (I know I said that already). 🙂
I of course, ran out of the sample vile but before I did, I went ahead and purchased the bottle from the online boutique (free delivery within Europe). This is a repeat buy for me, most definitely. I have enjoyed wearing this throughout the day and the night, in Winter, but I can imagine wearing a couple of sprays of this in the summer too.
This is so sophisticated and feminine, and for me, this is 10/10.
agasich – :
This review is for Ylang, not Ylang In Gold, which I understand is exactly the same perfume, just without the gold particles.
I first became aware of this perfume whilst watching a video of a male reviewer’s list of the top 5 sexiest woman’s fragrances. This was at no. 1, with La Nuit Tresor (one of my favourite perfumes), at no. 2. As I had never heard of Ylang In Gold before, I read some reviews and was intrigued by the comparison to Casmir, which I adore. I immediately added Ylang to my want list, and was lucky enough to be offered a small decant of this by a very kind member here at Fragrantica. I have been wearing Ylang now since I received it a couple of days ago and must say how delighted I am with it. I can absolutely see the resemblance to Casmir, it’s just as sweet, but Ylang has more of a floral tropical vibe than Casmir. Interestingly I also notice a slight similarity with La Nuit Tresor – they do share some notes in common, for example the lychee, rose and woody notes. Ylang also has something in common with the beautiful and sadly discontinued Alchimie, as the previous reviewer noted, but to a lesser degree. If you combined Casmir, La Nuit Tresor and Alchimie, you’d probably end up with Ylang! The quality of Ylang is evident and the longevity is excellent. This is one of those perfumes that I’d like to bathe in! I can imagine how wonderful it would be to wear this with a stunning evening gown. I do think the addition of the gold sheen would make it extra special. The only downside for me is that it is so similar to Casmir (and so much more expensive) that I couldn’t justify buying myself a bottle while I still have a large unopened backup bottle of Casmir… I might have to put off buying this beauty for some time, but it will definitely stay on my want list. This is definitely a signature-worthy perfume and yes, very, very sexy.
serega1489 – :
To Anneliise Zissler:
Yes, Ylang (without gold) is the same, but Ylang in Gold have a little bit higher longevity, as the gold shimmer is fragranced too. Thus this shimmer additionally fixes Ylang when sitting on your body/hair/clothes.
Step007 – :
Beautiful, really lovely. The fruit isn’t that obvious, it’s not a fruit salad of a scent, it’s just a perfect counterpoint to the superb quality ylang and the musk. At various points you can detect all the notes, but it’s so perfectly blended and balanced, it’s a pleasure to wear. I got a very good price on my bottle, so I was lucky. Very creamy and sensual, quite addictive. 10/10!
Donreal-95 – :
This is adorable!
Mix of delicious fruits, coconut, ylang-ylang and vanilla. It reminds me of the tropics. Perhaps some delicious tropical cocktail, the smell of the breakfast in a open restaurant, in a tropical resort: fresh fruit salad and French waffles made with better quality vanilla and topped with condensed milk.
Just delicious! This fragrance is a little sweet and although, I lately, can`t tolerate sweet fragrance, I find this irresistible.
Dry-down is very soft and sensuous. Really good quality fragrance.
Empampnub – :
i have just Micallef “Ylang” is it the same perfume only with shimmer?
ser0159 – :
UMMMM, This one is really stunning. Quality, projection, silage as well as the purity of its ingredients make it a standout among others of the same category.
What i enjoy rather than smell is the rich creamy Ylang note along with the very fine undertone fruity notes which plays well in the background just to keep this MASTERPIECE shining more and more.
* Very Delicious You ARE.
Thouppyheinee – :
Creamy gold melting with the skin.
Vanilla, a hint of coconut and a delicate ylang surrounds you all day and night.
Longevity is excellent.
Gusarwyfjc – :
Ylang in Gold is slightly sweeter than Casmir, sugary in fact, so if you don’t like sugary perfumes obviously you won’t like this!
I can detect the slight hint of mint, which opens it out a little, but there’s lots of vanilla. The fruity aspect is good quality – i.e. it doesn’t smell like ice-cream sauce or nasty additives
It’s pretty, summery, yet rich and I think it will be very popular for people who enjoy a flirty summer floral of decent quality
But I agree it has much in common with Casmir, which is a good economical alternative, but, Ylang in Gold is sweeter and lighter, less oriental
This is not really my style. Every so often I’ll dip into sweeter or more fruity perfumes, but I usually prefer green perfumes, chypres and woody orientals so it’s absolutely about what style you prefer
Sillage and longevity are good – moderate, neither too soft or loud
kop4onui – :
Ever since its release, I wanted so badly to try Ylang in Gold. I don’t know why it took me so long to test it; a reason for it might have been that I was afraid to want such an expensive perfume. Every time I fall in love with a perfume which sells for several hundred dollars a bottle, I curse fate for bringing me such loveliness that I cannot afford let alone justify buying it. Trying this on my skin, however, has been a positive and a negative experience, both aspects from which I will benefit. Negative aspect: I loved it at first sniff. This automatically puts it in the category of “Too Expensive”. Positive aspect: It’s two fold… Firstly, it’s simply too gorgeous for words! Without looking at any of the notes, I get a fruity opening followed by a trace of Ylang Ylang. Secondly, about 30 minutes into the drydown, I get fruity, powdery Vanilla pudding with less-than-dominant Ylang Ylang with tremendous sillage and longevity. In short, I get an ever-so-slightly fruitier version of Hanae Mori (Parfum version.) If I was asked to blindly smell and identify this on my skin, I’d say “Hanae Mori Parfum” without hesitation. Are the ingredients more expensive/pure/rare/loftier/so much more uber-awesome than the mass marketed Hanae Mori? I’m sure of it. Does that make any difference as far as the end result? No. And that, folks, is the BEST news. I get to keep my beloved Hanae Mori and several hundred dollars in my pocket. For those of you who would like to buy this but cannot afford it, seek out a sample of this. If you like it, go purchase the pocket-friendlier Hanae Mori Parfum version (Red Butterfly). It’s essentially the same thing.
kenyasvetl – :
In my opinion, Ylang by M. Micallef is the golden standard for ylang fragrances. It opens with a blast of sweet ylang mixed with white flowers and coconut. It smoothes down after 15 minutes and remains a sweet, coconut-y floral scen. I smell a faint sandalwood in the end. The ylang note is prominent from beginning to end. I don’t find it very tropical or too sweet. I can understand some people might find it too heady or floralry, but I love heady floral scents.
Longevity: about 8 hours
sssup – :
Gorgeous soft vanilla and creamy ylang scent with refreshing citrus notes and woods for balance. I see the comparisons to Casmir and to Hanae Mori; they are similar scent profiles. However, I think this is a superior blend with superior ingredients. This is the most beautiful ylang scent I have ever smelled. It is glorious and the vanilla is superb as well. I would love a bottle of this fragrance.
nixig – :
I’ll admit I have a love-hate relationship with vanilla fragrances. There are so many bubblegummy, cheap-smelling vanillas out there that I find myself shying away from scents with vanilla notes. So I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It’s a warm mix of ylang-ylang and vanilla. There’s a hint of the orange and enough sanda