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Elie Saab

Cuir Ylang

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

2016UnisexClassic
8.0/ 10
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28 ratings
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Elie Saab Cuir Ylang pairs ylang-ylang with leather, frankincense and birch, a unisex scent that is floral and sweet but leaning smoky.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylangLeatherFrankincenseBirch

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Animal
  6. Creamy
  7. Resinous
  8. Smoky

What does Cuir Ylang smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and voters split evenly between masculine and feminine for it, so it sits comfortably between the two. Its character reads more classic than modern.

Ylang-ylang brings a floral, sweet, creamy softness. Alongside leather, birch and frankincense, the scent turns leathery, smoky, resinous and woody. Spicy and animal tones add depth without making it harsh.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 44%
    Autumn
  • 36%
    Winter
  • 12%
    Summer
  • 8%
    Spring
  • Nighttime
    40%
  • Evening
    40%
  • Casual
    16%

Least picked for everyday wear.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026