Question 1

What's the difference between Coeur d'Ylang and Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Coeur d'Ylang is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Comptoir Sud Pacifique (2016) dominated by Yellow Floral accords. Mon Guerlain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2017) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Balsamic, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Coeur d'Ylang or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Coeur d'Ylang scores 4.16/5 vs Mon Guerlain at 4.08/5. Mon Guerlain's standout strength: Soft, sweet vanilla with sophisticated undertones. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Coeur d'Ylang and Mon Guerlain smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Balsamic, Woody, Bergamot. Mon Guerlain: The r/fragrance community views Mon Guerlain positively overall, praising its comforting vanilla scent and broad appeal.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Coeur d'Ylang or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Mon Guerlain: Longevity and projection issues reported by some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Coeur d'Ylang vs Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Coeur d'Ylang scores highest for summer wear; Mon Guerlain scores highest for fall wear. Coeur d'Ylang leans daytime, Mon Guerlain leans daytime.

Coeur d'Ylang vs Mon Guerlain

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Coeur d'Ylang (3)

Unique to Mon Guerlain (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mon Guerlain

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Attribute	Coeur d'Ylang	Mon Guerlain
Brand	Comptoir Sud Pacifique	Guerlain
Year	2016	2017
Rating	4.16	4.08
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	5	11