Fragile Eau de Parfum bottle Fragile
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1999 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Ylang-Ylang Eau de Parfum bottle Ylang-Ylang

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fragile
This isn't 'Fragile' at all. It's a bold, spicy tuberose with serious vintage glamour, best worn when you want to make a statement. Prepare for compliments; just don't expect a delicate flower.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ylang-Ylang
Surprisingly Chanel No. 5-esque, this Molton Brown scent is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect clean, musky vanilla with a whisper of florals rather than the bold ylang-ylang its name suggests. Those seeking a subtle, almost 'background' fragrance will appreciate its gentle charm.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 11%
Floral 34% 30%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 27% 27%
Warm 24% 21%
Woody 7% 11%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 10% 12%
Fresh 11% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fragile EdP
Ylang-Ylang EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 14% vs 26%
Ylang-Ylang 13% vs 48%
Rose 11% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 20% vs 34%
Musk 19% vs 32%
Cedar 17% vs 32%

Accords

Fragile Ylang-Ylang
100%
White Floral
56%
Woody
98%
50%
Sweet
83%
Vanilla
73%
49%
Powdery
71%
70%
Tuberose
Musky
70%
46%
Warm Spicy
68%
46%
Fresh Spicy
62%
61%
Citrus
58%
52%
Floral
51%
Animalic
White Floral shared
100%
56%
98%
Sweet shared
50%
83%
73%
Powdery shared
49%
71%
70%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
46%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
62%
Citrus shared
61%
58%
52%
51%

Performance

Fragile Ylang-Ylang
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fragile

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong sillage and potent white floral character, Fragile is too impactful for the office or casual daywear. It truly shines for date nights and formal events, where its luxurious and attention-grabbing aroma perfectly complements a sophisticated ensemble.

Ylang-Ylang

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its delicate sillage and soft character make it suitable for office wear, yet it might be too subtle for a formal event or a date where you want to make a statement. The reviews highlight its elusive nature, often needing reapplication to be noticeable, reinforcing its suitability for close-quarter settings rather than high-impact occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
93%
Accord
51%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fragile
Ylang-Ylang
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