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Ylang ylang
FloralFound in 18 fragrances
Rich, exotic, and intensely sweet with banana-like and custard facets. Ylang ylang is a tropical flower used extensively in oriental and floral perfumes. Different distillation grades (Extra, I, II, III) offer varying intensities.
Origin: Comoros Islands, Madagascar
👃 Smells Like
Sweet, creamy, banana-like with a narcotic, tropical, custard-like richness
🧪 Role in Perfumery
Adds exotic sweetness and depth to floral compositions. Key in many classic fragrances.
🤝 Pairs Well With
6
As Top Note
14
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Ylang ylang
A Thousand Wishes
2020Bath & Body Works
FruityMistWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes
Ilio Limited Edition unisex
2023Diptyque
OrientalEDTUnisex
★★★★
bergamot · grapefruit · iris flower · mandarin orange
Datura Noir
2001Serge Lutens
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Almond · Coconut · Lemon Blossom
Eau Moheli
2013Diptyque
OrientalEDTUnisex
★★★★
ginger · incense · ylang ylang
Ambre Saffrano
2023Maison Alhambra
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★★
Frangipani · Ylang Ylang · White Flowers
Rawdah
Maison Origine Paris
Floral OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Fruity Notes · Cypress · Pepper · Rose
OIer Extrait De Parfum
Maison Origine Paris
Floral OrientalExtrait de ParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Aromatic Notes · Fruity Notes · Ylang Ylang
O7è Extrait De Parfum
Maison Origine Paris
Floral SpicyExtrait de ParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Pepper · Cassis · Rose
O10è Extrait De Parfum
Maison Origine Paris
Floral WoodyExtrait de ParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Violet Leaves · Bergamot · Pepper · Rose
Rawdah Extrait De Parfum
Maison Origine Paris
Floral OrientalExtrait de ParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Bergamot · Shinus Molle · Cypress · Fruity Notes
Shamsa Extrait De Parfum
Maison Origine Paris
Floral SpicyExtrait de ParfumUnisex
★★★★★
Fruity Notes · Lavender · Ginger · Cassis
Pure XS for Her
2018Paco Rabanne
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Coconut · Mandarin Orange · Lily-of-the-Valley · Pink Pepper
Fig Infusion
2022Essential Parfums
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★½★
bergamot · cassis · lemon · mandarin orange
Oud & Musk
2020Hamidi
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Lily · Mountain Air · Musk · Rose
Marfa Oud
2023Memo Paris
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★½★
orange blossom · ylang ylang
White Musk
2005Al Rehab
FloralPerfume OilUnisex
★★★½★
Lily · Mountain Air · Musk · Rose
Tuberose Noir
2019Zara
FloralEDPUnisex
★★★½★
celery · clover · coconut milk · sand
Good Girl Blush
2023Carolina Herrera
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Bergamot · Bitter Almond