Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille
Perfumer: Mathilde Laurent
182 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille is a floral, sweet scent built around ylang-ylang and vanilla; it has been discontinued, but it remains a warm, creamy option for those who like feminine perfumes.
Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.
How does it perform?
From 144 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
80% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Creamy
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille smell like?
It opens with ylang-ylang and carnation, jasmine carries the floral heart, and vanilla takes over the base. The accords run floral, fruity and sweet, while gourmand, spicy, powdery and creamy tones add a warm, slightly oriental softness.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Ylang-ylang
- Carnation
First hours
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 25%Winter
- 18%Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Summer- Casual24%
- Daytime22%
- Evening19%
- Nighttime18%
- Office16%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026