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LE LABO
Ylang 49
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
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Description
Le Labo Ylang 49 is a deep, mossy floral chypre that wraps creamy white florals in a shadowy, forest-like aura rather than a bright tropical breeze. Ylang-ylang and Tahitian gardenia are woven into an intricate structure of patchouli, oakmoss, and vetiver, evoking a rain-drenched garden and vintage-style elegance. Sandalwood and benzoin add a soft, resinous warmth in the drydown, giving the composition a velvety, slightly vanillic finish that hugs the skin for hours. This is a modern take on the classic chypre, sophisticated, textural, and quietly commanding. Created by Frank Voelkl for unisex wearers.
Scent Profile
Floral
Chypre
Woody
Mossy
Earthy
Resinous
Warm
Vintage
Notes
Top Notes
Citrus Accord
Ylang-Ylang
GardeniaMiddle Notes
Ylang-YlangGardenia
Patchouli
Oakmoss
VetiverBase Notes
PatchouliOakmossVetiver
Sandalwood
BenzoinAbout LE LABO
Le Labo is a New York–based niche fragrance house founded in 2006 by Eddie Roschi and Fabrice Penot, known for its artisanal, hand-blended approach to perfumery. The brand emphasizes raw, high-quality ingredients, minimalist design, and a personalized touch—each scent label is freshly printed at purchase—offering cult favorites like Santal 33 and Another 13 that embody modern, understated luxury.
Perfumer
Frank Voelkl
Reviews
3.6
Good10 reviews
Luckyscent
3.6/5 • 10 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Ylang 49 as a dark, retro-leaning floral chypre where patchouli, oakmoss, and vetiver play as much of a starring role as the named ylang-ylang. Many praise its long-lasting performance, nuanced mossy-woody drydown, and sophisticated, grown-up character, while some note it can feel patchouli-heavy and demanding on the wearer.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many users report very long longevity, often lasting all day and well into the night on skin, with a steady, moderate sillage that creates an aura rather than a loud scent cloud.
Versatile appeal: Fans find it ideal for cooler seasons, evenings, and artistic or formal settings where its mossy, wooded floral character feels polished yet mysterious rather than overtly glamorous.
Quality composition: Reviewers frequently highlight the high-quality blending of ylang, gardenia, patchouli, and oakmoss, noting its refined vintage-chypre style and the smooth transition into a creamy, resinous woody base.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some wearers find the patchouli and moss dominant, perceiving the fragrance as heavy, earthy, or even slightly musty if they expected a bright, solar ylang-ylang.
Situational drawback: Its dense, shadowy floral-chypre character can feel too intense or serious for hot weather, casual daytime wear, or for those who prefer clean, minimalist compositions.
Comparisons
Similar to Chanel 31 Rue Cambon: Reviewers note a shared modern chypre structure with a plush patchouli-woody base and refined mossy feel, though Ylang 49 leans more floral and humid-woods in character.
Reminds reviewers of classic vintage chypres: Commenters compare its mood to old-school mossy florals, but point out that Ylang 49 is cleaner, less animalic, and more abstract with a creamy benzoin-sandalwood finish.
Vibe & Emotions
Melancholic elegance: Worn on overcast days or evenings, it evokes the feeling of walking through a rain-soaked garden in formal attire.
Mysterious confidence: Reviewers describe feeling quietly powerful and intriguing when wearing it to galleries, concerts, or sophisticated social events.
Nostalgic romance: Its vintage-leaning chypre structure often brings to mind memories of classic perfumes and old books, especially in colder weather and intimate indoor settings.
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