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Ylang 49First · Le LaboYlang 49EDP · 2015 · ★ 3.82
Illusion CaptiveSecond · LaliqueIllusion CaptiveEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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Ylang 49 × Illusion Captive

Woody, earthy and yellow floral meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share seven accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Ylang 49, blue is Illusion Captive. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Ylang 49Illusion Captive
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
patchouliboth
white floralboth
sweetboth
balsamicboth
ambersecond
aromaticboth
earthyfirst
yellow floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Ylang 49
Ylang-YlangYlang-YlangOakmossOakmossTahitian GardeniaTahitian GardeniaVetiverVetiverBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Seven shared accords:
woodypatchouliwhite floralwarm spicysweetbalsamicaromatic
Only in Illusion Captive
BergamotBergamotFigFigJasmineJasmineCinnamonCinnamonMyrrhMyrrhCedarCedarLabdanumLabdanumTonka BeanTonka BeanVanilaVanila
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, patchouli, white floral and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Ylang 49 is long lasting and strong, Illusion Captive moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIllusion Captive first, then Ylang 49 over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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