Ylang Ylang

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

This is a floral for an unhurried evening, when conversation draws closer and a richly scented presence feels natural. Creamy ylang-ylang and jasmine suggest the softness of satin against skin, while the powdery sweetness gives the mood a deliberately old-fashioned sensuality.

How to wear

Try it in mild weather or on cooler evenings, when its creamy floral sweetness can feel enveloping rather than heavy. Begin with one or two sprays on the neck or upper chest; in warm conditions, use less and let the floral bouquet unfold before adding more.

Who it’s for

For those drawn to opulent white florals, powdery textures and the creamy, almost edible sweetness of ylang-ylang. Its traditional floral richness will appeal more to lovers of plush, sensual compositions than to those seeking crisp citrus or minimalist freshness.

Release year

2005, reissued 2014

The nose

Lorenzo Villoresi is a Florentine perfumer whose independent practice spans bespoke creations and an extensive fragrance collection. His work often combines richly layered florals, spices and powdery textures, with Teint de Neige among his best-known compositions. In Ylang Ylang, he places the tropical flower at the centre of a generous floral arrangement, supported by vanilla and tonka bean.

Lorenzo Villoresi’s story

Lorenzo Villoresi approaches perfumery as an independent art rather than a response to trends. Rooted in Florence and influenced by the founder’s encounters with Middle Eastern aromatic traditions, the house values raw-material exploration, meticulous in-house craftsmanship and personal, understated luxury.

Ylang Ylang’s concept

Ylang Ylang was conceived as a portrait of the “flower of flowers,” expressing its sweet, powdery radiance through a surrounding bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, frangipani and tiaré. An earlier house composition, it returned in the 2014 Vintage Collection alongside Garofano, Incensi, Vetiver and Tropicana.

Extra info

Ylang-ylang appears in both the heart and base of the official note pyramid. Frangipani features in the descriptive bouquet but not in that pyramid. Although the 2014 revival was presented as limited edition, the fragrance remains listed on the house’s website.