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M. Micallef Ylang in Gold vs Issey Miyake Le Feu d Issey
Le Feu d Issey 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
Coriander LeafMahoganyBulgarian RoseAniseBergamotCoconut
Heart
MilkSichuan PepperCaramelRoseGolden LilyJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite AmberVanillaMuskCedar
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
72%
Soft spicy
70%
Lactonic
67%
Fresh spicy
61%
Sweet
59%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwintersummer
About
Le Feu d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Le Feu d'Issey was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Coriander Leaf, Mahogany, Bulgarian Rose, Anise, Bergamot and Coconut; middle notes are Milk, Sichuan Pepper, Caramel, Rose, Golden Lily and Jasmine; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, White Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Sweet floral and intensively oriental fragrance that delights a limited number of adepts. Milk surrounded by amber and precious wood. The top notes are bergamot, coconut, rosewood and anise. The heart is composed of jasmine, rose, milk and caramel. The base notes are cedar, sandalwood, Guaiac wood, vanilla and musk. The perfume was created by Jacques Cavallier in 1998.
Notes in Common
40% sharedShared (8)
CaramelRoseBergamotJasmineCoconutVanillaSandalwoodMusk
Only in Ylang in Gold
Ylang YlangOrange Blossom
Only in Le Feu d Issey
Coriander LeafMahoganyBulgarian RoseAniseMilkSichuan PepperGolden LilyGuaiac WoodWhite AmberCedar
Rating
4.05vs4.33
Ratings
2,793vs1,397
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs1998
Which should I buy?
Le Feu d Issey is the community's favourite of the two.
- Le Feu d Issey is rated higher by the community: 4.33 from 1,397 ratings, against 4.05 from 2,793.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Ylang in Gold and "long lasting" for Le Feu d Issey.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Ylang in Gold versus "strong" for Le Feu d Issey.
- Ylang in Gold is voted best for summer and fall; Le Feu d Issey for fall and winter.
- M. Micallef is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Issey Miyake is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Le Feu d Issey if you want the higher-rated option; pick Ylang in Gold if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.