YLANG 49
A chypre floral that sets lush ylang ylang and Tahitian gardenia against moss, roots, dry woods, and resinous warmth.
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
YLANG 49
About This Fragrance
YLANG 49 is a chypre floral that sets lush ylang ylang and Tahitian gardenia against a darker foundation of patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, and benzoin. The official structure does not divide the fragrance into top, middle, and base notes; it presents all seven materials as key notes.
Scent Profile
Its floral character can vary markedly on skin. Dense ylang ylang and smooth gardenia may dominate, while on other wearers the depth of patchouli, bitter-green oakmoss, and dry vetiver emerge early. The later stages may become creamy through sandalwood and benzoin or turn drier and more mossy.
Who It's For
LYS 41 emerged from the same development process but directs white flowers toward vanilla and musk. YLANG 49 instead places them in the shade of a forest. It suits someone looking for both full-bodied flowers and the tension of a mossy chypre, rather than uncomplicated tropical sweetness, and who wants time to observe how the balance shifts on skin.
