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Ylang ylang
FloralFound in 9 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
3
As Top Note
6
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Ylang ylang
A Thousand Wishes
2020Bath & Body Works
FruityMistWomen
AED 37
★★★★
Aldehydes
Ilio Limited Edition unisex
2023Diptyque
OrientalEDTUnisex
AED 0
★★★★
bergamot · grapefruit · iris flower · mandarin orange
Datura Noir
2001Serge Lutens
FloralParfumWomen
AED 404
★★★★
Almond · Coconut · Lemon Blossom
Ambre Saffrano
2023Maison Alhambra
OrientalEDPWomen
AED 66
★★★★
Frangipani · Ylang Ylang · White Flowers
Pure XS for Her
2018Paco Rabanne
OrientalEDPWomen
AED 239
★★★½★
Coconut · Mandarin Orange · Lily-of-the-Valley · Pink Pepper
Fig Infusion
2022Essential Parfums
OrientalEDPUnisex
AED 258
★★★½★
bergamot · cassis · lemon · mandarin orange
Oud & Musk
2020Hamidi
OrientalEDPUnisex
AED 37
★★★½★
Lily · Mountain Air · Musk · Rose
White Musk
2005Al Rehab
FloralPerfume OilUnisex
AED 11
★★★½★
Lily · Mountain Air · Musk · Rose
Good Girl Blush
2023Carolina Herrera
FloralEDPWomen
AED 330
★★★★
Bergamot · Bitter Almond