Le Labo Ylang 49 Eau De Parfum

Launched in 2013 and created by Frank Voelkl, Le Labo Ylang 49 Eau De Parfum is a chypre floral fragrance that gives ylang ylang a darker, more textured, and more sophisticated personality. Rather than feeling purely tropical or creamy, it blends floral richness with mossy woods and earthy depth, creating a scent that feels elegant, sensual, and quietly dramatic.

The opening features a citrus accord, giving the fragrance a bright and polished first impression. This subtle freshness lifts the composition and keeps the floral notes from feeling too heavy, adding a crisp edge that makes the scent feel refined from the very start.

At the heart, ylang ylang and pua noa noa (Tahitian gardenia) create a lush floral core that feels creamy, velvety, and exotic. The ylang ylang brings a rich golden warmth, while the Tahitian gardenia adds a soft, voluptuous floral texture that makes the center of the fragrance feel full, radiant, and beautifully composed.

The base settles into patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, and benzoin, giving the fragrance its signature depth and sensuality. Patchouli and oakmoss add an earthy chypre character, vetiver brings a dry green elegance, sandalwood smooths the composition with creamy woods, and benzoin adds a warm resinous softness. The dry down feels rich, mossy, and polished, making this fragrance especially appealing for those who enjoy florals with a darker and more sophisticated edge.

Fragrance Notes
Top notes: Citrus Accord
Heart notes: Ylang Ylang, Pua Noa Noa (Tahitian Gardenia)
Base notes: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin