Ylang Cananga
“Ylang Cananga by Chloé is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a yellow floral, sweet composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Ylang Cananga by Chloé is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance created by perfumer Serge de Oliveira and launched in 2021. This scent opens with the vibrant energy of yellow florals, creating an immediate sense of warmth and sweetness that contrasts beautifully with its woody undertones. The composition strikes a balance between the lush richness of ylang-ylang and the grounding quality of wood, making it a fragrance that feels both intimate and expansive.
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Application Tips
Apply Ylang Cananga in light layers — its moderate longevity and sillage mean that a few sprays will suffice to create the perfect balance between warmth and subtlety. It’s best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that feels close to skin, enhancing your personal space with its floral-woody blend.
Serge de Oliveira
Founding perfumer · 11 fragrances
Serge de Oliveira began his career in 2002 as an assistant at IFF under perfumer Richard Ibanez, developing an affinity for woody notes like vetiver and patchouli. He joined Robertet in Grasse, becoming a perfumer there in 2013 before moving to its Paris creative centre, and is known as an 'author perfumer' working in natural perfumery, collaborating with brands including Ormaie and 100BON.
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The story behind the bottle.
A quiet library where soft florals mingle with warm wooden shelves, creating an atmosphere of refined tranquility.
Fig. 01 — Ylang Cananga, Chloé
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