M. Micallef Ylang in Gold: released in 2012, sweet, vanilla and caramel, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest M. Micallef Ylang in Gold dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet for Women — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best M. Micallef Ylang in Gold dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs M. Micallef Ylang in Gold | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Women | 83% | about $35* (−22%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 82% | about $30* (−33%) | 9h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Poudrée | 81% | about $25* (−44%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp | 79% | about $55* (+22%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Privé Saffron | 82% | about $20 (−56%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
This fragrance offers a creamy, sweet floral profile that mirrors the elegant, sun-kissed warmth of Ylang in Gold.
It shares its white floral, yellow floral and powdery accords with M. Micallef Ylang in Gold, opens on Rose too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 616 community ratings.
This scent leans into a similar sweet, fruity, and tropical floral profile, evoking the golden, radiant feel of Ylang in Gold.
It shares its sweet, powdery and vanilla accords with M. Micallef Ylang in Gold, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 5,411 community ratings.
While leaning more into powdery musk, it shares the warm, sweet, and comforting floral aura found in Ylang in Gold.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with M. Micallef Ylang in Gold, opens on Rose too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,301 community ratings.
It shares a similar bright, sweet, and floral-forward composition that feels reminiscent of the radiant, golden floral heart of Ylang in Gold.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and white floral accords with M. Micallef Ylang in Gold, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 782 community ratings.
With its warm, sweet, and slightly balsamic undertones, it evokes the rich, golden floral depth characteristic of Ylang in Gold.
It lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 23 community ratings.
Fragrance World Privé Saffron, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than M. Micallef Ylang in Gold.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for M. Micallef Ylang in Gold.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Women, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet for Women saves you about $15 a year against M. Micallef Ylang in Gold. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
M. Micallef Ylang in Gold notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.