Ylang 49

Ylang 49 by Le Labo is an unisex eau de parfum from 2011 in the niche price tier. It opens with ylang-ylang, gardenia and jasmine, moves into patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood and dries down to oakmoss, benzoin and musk. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Gardenia Creamy white floral with a mushroomy edge. Lush and old-Hollywood.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.

Heart

Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

Dry-down

Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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