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By Kilian Love Don t Be Shy vs M. Micallef Ylang in Gold
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Notes
Top
NeroliBergamotPink PepperCoriander
Heart
Orange BlossomHoneysuckleJasmineMarshmallowIrisRose
Base
SugarVanillaCaramelMuskCivetLabdanum
Accords
Sweet
100%
White floral
94%
Vanilla
75%
Citrus
62%
Caramel
59%
Powdery
57%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Love Don't Be Shy by By Kilian is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Love Don't Be Shy was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Coriander; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Marshmallow, Iris and Rose; base notes are Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Civet and Labdanum. "Taking inspiration from the Marshmallow, this fragrance is a sweet treat for sensuous connoisseurs. At first soft and tender, it unfolds into the intensity that graces truly great seductresses. Top notes of glorious Neroli are like a shy, tentative kiss given by fresh lips. At the heart of the fragrance, Sambac Jasmine caresses skin warm with Rose and Iris, reaching ecstasy in the embrace of vanilla and musk." ""Exhilarating, unforgettable, Love, don't be shy implores you at the opening with tender orange blossom absolute. First love's innocence makes itself known with juicy honeysuckle and plush rose softly caressed by the sweetness of luscious marshmallow sugar accord, satisfying the craving pang of new love. A warm amber base lends a pulsing touch of sensuality, hinting the possibility of soon knowing another soul, inside and out.Key notes: Neroli, Orange Blossom, Marshmallow."
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Notes
Top
CaramelRoseBergamot
Heart
Ylang YlangJasmineOrange BlossomCoconut
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Accords
Sweet
100%
Vanilla
94%
Caramel
91%
Yellow floral
82%
Woody
71%
Powdery
64%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerfallspring
About
Ylang in Gold by M. Micallef is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Ylang in Gold was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Astier. Top notes are Caramel, Rose and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Coconut; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Ylang in Gold was introduced to the public in 2012, part of the COLLECTION JEWEL. Ylang-ylang plays a special role in Micallef's recent releases. The notes of this fragrance were kept a secret until launch.Ylang in Gold is composed of a balanced floral bouquet warmed by sunny notes evoking the islands: ylang-ylang, sandalwood, coconut and vanilla. Applied to the skin, Ylang in Gold leaves a delicate and refined pearly-golden veil that shimmers on the skin. Available as 100 ml EDP
Notes in Common
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BergamotOrange BlossomJasmineRoseVanillaCaramelMusk
Only in Love Don t Be Shy
NeroliPink PepperCorianderHoneysuckleMarshmallowIrisSugarCivetLabdanum
Only in Ylang in Gold
Ylang YlangCoconutSandalwood
Rating
4.02vs4.05
Ratings
13,350vs2,793
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2007vs2012
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.02 from 13,350 ratings vs 4.05 from 2,793).
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Love Don t Be Shy is voted best for winter and fall; Ylang in Gold for summer and fall.
- By Kilian is a luxury house (typically $250+), while M. Micallef is premium (typically $100–250).
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