Perfumes Similar to Ylang 49

Name: Ylang 49
Brand: Le Labo
Rating: 3.84 (1335 reviews)

12 fragrances with similar scent profiles to Ylang 49 by Le Labo — rated 3.8/5

Le Labo

Ylang 49

WoodyEarthyYellow FloralPatchouliMossy

3.8/5

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What perfumes are similar to Ylang 49?+

Fragrances with the closest accord profile to Ylang 49 by Le Labo: Black Orchid by Tom Ford; Noir de Noir by Tom Ford; Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Each is selected by cosine similarity on accord strengths and shared notes.

Why are these perfumes considered similar?+

Similarity is computed from three signals: (1) cosine similarity between accord strength vectors, (2) Jaccard overlap on note sets across the pyramid, (3) a curated "often compared to" list from community mentions. The top matches blend all three.

Community Sentiment Pulse — Ylang 49

Mixed

18 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community

6.5

/10

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.

Positive

Unique and interesting composition with strong floral-chypre character
Excellent longevity and projection
Great for those who love ylang ylang, gardenia, and oakmoss notes

Negative

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

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Rose 31

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