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Ylang 49
A serene garden where yellow blossoms intertwine with earthy underbrush, evoking a sense of both freshness and depth.
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Ylang 49Luxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessUn Bois Sepia · Serge LutensPremium tier, $100–250 · shares patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Ylang 49 by Le Labo, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Frank Voelkl, is a chypre floral that embodies the complex harmony of earthy richness and delicate florals. The fragrance opens with bright yellow floral notes and patchouli, creating an intriguing tension between sweetness and earthiness. As it settles into its woody base, the scent reveals a warm spiciness and mossy undertones, adding depth and complexity to the composition.
Apply this fragrance lightly, as the richness of its base notes can be overpowering if used too heavily. It blooms best close to skin, so focus on pulse points for a more intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Ylang 49, Le Labo
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Frank Voelkl
The precision craftsmanFrank Voelkl is a senior perfumer at Firmenich who has earned a reputation as one of the most technically gifted noses of his generation. Born in Germany and trained in France, he brings Germanic precision to French artistry.
“To me, Santal 33 is my masterpiece on “perfect imperfection.””
Frank Voelkl · CaFleureBon, October 2014
Designer Le Labo
More from the house · founded 2006 · United States
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The originalYlang 49Le Labo · Luxury · $250+Serge Lutens · 1994Un Bois SepiaShares Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood$100–250★ 3.58 (196)46%Match
Acqua di Parma · 2008Acqua di Parma Profumo 2008Shares 5 of its 12 notes$100–250★ 4.29 (123)47%Match
Miller HarrisVetiver BourbonShares Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver$100–250★ 4.38 (40)
With Le Labo Rose 31 Perfume Oil
Adds fresh spicy, amber and rose; shares vetiver.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 18%.