Ylang-ylang is widely praised for its fragrant, floral properties. The ylang-ylang tree is native to the rainforests of tropical Asian countries and is now more widely grown. It has an exotic quality that is coveted by many perfumers; similar to that of jasmine. Its sweet odour is fragrant yet delicate and therefore is a popular choice in floral and oriental scents. Ylang-ylang oil is praised for its aromatherapy benefits and is said to reduce anxiety. Used as both an essential oil and in fragrances, ylang-ylang is a much-loved floral note. Discover our guide to the best ylang-ylang perfumes here.
The ylang-ylang plant is used extensively in perfume and is praised for its sweet, slightly fruity floral scent. It is often the heart or middle note in fragrances and, like jasmine, it is exotic and intense. Here we offer our edit of the top ylang-ylang perfumes
Diptyque Eau Mohéli eau de toilette, €105
The ylang-ylang flower takes centre stage in Diptyque’s Eau Mohéli eau de toilette. The star-shaped yellow flower is highlighted in this unisex fragrance, accompanied by notes of pink peppercorn, ginger and vetiver. This is a slightly woody fragrance that shows ylang-ylang in a new light.
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Annick Goutal Songes eau de parfum, €150
Annick Goutal transports the wearer to the island of Mauritius with its Songes eau de parfum. Inspired by a night-time stroll along Bel Ombre beach, it combines both white and yellow flowers to give a heady, floral fragrance. Notes of frangipani flower, jasmine sambuc and ylang-ylang give exotic sensuality while vanilla and spices complete the fragrance.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Apom Pour Femme eau de parfum, €165
Lovers of oriental fragrances are sure to fall for Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Apom scent for women. Created with accords of orange flower from Tunisia, and cedar wood and ylang-ylang from Madagascar, it is a celebration of sensuality. Using only these three notes, it is floral and sweet, with the cedar adding a delicate, woody edge.
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Dior J’adore eau de parfum, €60.50
Launched in 1999, widely acclaimed J’adore has become a global bestseller. The perfume has been skilfully crafted, with a bouquet of ylang-ylang, damsak rose and a duo of jasmines producing an exotic, floral and slightly fruity fragrance. This is a sensual yet fresh perfume and it is easy to see why it is so popular.
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Le Labo Ylang 49 eau de parfum, €152
Le Labo puts ylang-ylang in the spotlight with its Ylang 49 eau de parfum. Floral ylang-ylang is combined with accords of patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood to take the fragrance to a more sensual territory. These darker notes give the perfume a woody, earthy side for an interesting take on traditional ylang-ylang scents.
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Aerin Tuberose Le Soir, price on request
While tuberose takes centre stage in Aerin’s Tuberose Le Soir, the fragrance also has other rich, sensual floral accords including ylang-ylang. Luxurious and exuding elegant warmth, this is a perfect evening scent.
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Guerlain Samsara eau de parfum, €184
Guerlain’s Samsara is one of the house’s most famous fragrances. Sandalwood, jasmine and ylang-ylang combine for a radiant yet woody oriental scent.
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Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia eau de toilette, €82
Ylang-ylang combines with green almonds for the heart notes of Acqua di Parma’s Mandorlo di Sicilia. Created to evoke sweet memories of the Sicilian way of life, this is a beautiful, powdery fragrance with a vanilla and musk base.
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Chanel No 5 eau de parfum, €166
Chanel No 5 is probably the world’s most famous perfume and it has enjoyed a cult status since it was launched in 1921. Instantly recognisable, the fragrance is made up of distinctive notes of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, with the former giving the scent its beautiful, sensual feminine quality. At the heart of Chanel No 5 is ylang-ylang, harvested from Madagascar and Mayotte.
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Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge eau de parfum, €179
Ylang-ylang has often been compared to jasmine, both acclaimed for their powerful, highly fragrant properties. Tom Ford’s Jasmin Rogue is a spicy, floral scent unveiling a new facet of jasmine with top accords of bergamot, middle notes of yang-ylang and base notes of Mexican vanilla and amber. Sensuous and rich, this is an expensive-smelling fragrance.
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