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Perfumer
Ylang 49
feminine
Created by Frank Voelkl
Ylang 49 by Le Labo is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Ylang 49 was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl.
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Main Accords
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
64%
Win
87%
Spr
49%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
91%
Day
73%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
1,335 votes
3.84
Love it
50138%
Like it
41931%
OK
17213%
Dislike
19014%
Hate it
534%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 18 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Ylang 49 is a divisive fragrance with strong opinions in both directions. The community appreciates its modern chypre composition and unique floral-earthiness, but notes that its patchouli-forward profile and earthy, somewhat dated character make it not universally appealing. Best suited for fragrance adventurers who enjoy intense florals and earthy notes rather than mainstream audiences.
Strengths
- Unique and interesting composition with strong floral-chypre character
- Excellent longevity and projection
- Great for those who love ylang ylang, gardenia, and oakmoss notes
Weaknesses
- Patchouli-forward which may be off-putting for patchouli-sensitive wearers
- Polarizing scent with a love-it-or-hate-it quality
- Department store aesthetic that some find dated or old-fashioned
- Dry down on fabric can smell like wet dirt and moss, which not everyone enjoys
Best for
Fragrance enthusiasts seeking unusual chypre compositionsLovers of vintage or classic floral perfumesCold weather wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
