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    Side by side

    Vanilla CEO vs. Ylang in Gold

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanilla CEO vs. Ylang in Gold
    Vanilla CEOYlang in Gold
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202012
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Geoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier
    Best season—Spring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanilla CEO

    Floral
    Woody
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Powdery
    White Floral
    Amber
    Lactonic

    Ylang in Gold

    Vanilla
    Caramel
    Sweet
    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamotCyclamen
    GeraniumArtemisiaOrange Blossom
    Heart
    Vanilla Orchid
    Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLily of the ValleyMagnoliaRose
    Base
    Woody NotesAmber
    VanillaCoconutMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanilla CEO vs. Ylang in Gold
    Vanilla CEOYlang in Gold
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some vanillas announce themselves. Vanilla CEO takes the room quietly, then you're three hours in and wondering why everyone keeps leaning in. It's power dressing without the shoulder pads.Vanilla CEO
    The sweetness pulls people in two directions. Some smell banana and bubblegum, others smell something more complex and layered. Here's the thing: it's unapologetically warm.Ylang in Gold