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Floralheart note

Ylang-Ylang

Banana-custard floral; rich, exotic and sensuous.

Fragrance Family

Floral

Note Type

Heart — Heart Notes

Origin

Comoros

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 6/9

Ylang-Ylang carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Ylang-Ylang in Perfumery

Ylang-Ylang belongs to the floral family and functions as a heart note — the character and soul of a fragrance, unfolding once the top notes settle. The character — the soul of the scent. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Ylang-Ylang

Gabrielle

Chanel · 2017

Soleil Blanc

Tom Ford · 2016

Beach Walk

Maison Margiela · 2015

Good Girl Gone Bad

Kilian · 2012

Ylang 49

Le Labo · 2010

Lyric Woman

Amouage · 2008

Reflection Man

Amouage · 2007

Virgin Island Water

Creed · 2007

Carnal Flower

Frederic Malle · 2005

Classique

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Samsara

Guerlain · 1989

Gold Woman

Amouage · 1983

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