155 community ratings

Ylang 49 (Eau de Parfum)

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10

Community score
155 ratings

Le Labo Ylang 49 Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with sweet and woody shades, a unisex scent that suits both women and men.

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Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.

How does it perform?

From 123 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Ylang-ylang Sandalwood Benzoin Patchouli Gardenia Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Chypre

What does Ylang 49 (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present on skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, while summer and winter sit further back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also worn in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic character close behind.

Ylang-ylang and gardenia build the floral core, while oakmoss and vetiver add a green, chypre base. Sandalwood, benzoin and patchouli soften it with a sweet, spicy, woody warmth.