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M. Micallef Ylang in Gold vs Elie Saab Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture
Ylang in Gold is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
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Notes
Top
RosePeonyOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
RoseLitchiVanillaJasminePeach
Base
CaramelPatchouliSandalwood
Accords
Rose
100%
Floral
87%
Fresh
71%
Caramel
65%
White floral
56%
Sweet
56%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture by Elie Saab is a Floral fragrance for women. Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Rose, Peony, Orange Blossom and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Litchi, Vanilla, Jasmine and Peach; base notes are Caramel, Patchouli and Sandalwood. The high-end fashion designer Elie Saab launched his first fragrance named Le Parfum in 2011. The latest edition Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture comes out in February, 2016. Created by the perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Rose Couture is derived from the heart of the original and its signature notes of orange blossom, complemented by rose petals.The composition begins with a combination of orange blossom, silky rose petals and peony. The heart continues with accords of rose nectar, fruity nuances, jasmine and vanilla. The base tops it all with a woody accord of patchouli and sandalwood.The new face is model Toni Garrn. Rose Couture's bottle is tinted in pastel pink and decorated with embroidered motifs of rose. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
50% sharedShared (7)
CaramelRoseBergamotJasmineOrange BlossomVanillaSandalwood
Only in Ylang in Gold
Ylang YlangCoconutMusk
Only in Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture
PeonyLitchiPeachPatchouli
Rating
4.05vs3.78
Ratings
2,793vs1,125
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
2012vs2016
Which should I buy?
Ylang in Gold is the community's favourite of the two.
- Ylang in Gold is rated higher by the community: 4.05 from 2,793 ratings, against 3.78 from 1,125.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Ylang in Gold is voted best for summer and fall; Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture for spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Ylang in Gold if you want the higher-rated option; pick Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.