Two of Cups
Ylang-ylang opens with its characteristic tropical floral sweetness, rich and slightly creamy in its initial presentation.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 16 accords.
Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Floral70
- Fresh50
- Soft Spicy50
- Aromatic
The note pyramid
- Ylang-Ylang
- Neroli
- Jasmine
- Cedar
- Rose
- Sandalwood
By the editors · 2 min readYlang-ylang opens with its characteristic tropical floral sweetness, rich and slightly creamy in its initial presentation. Neroli and jasmine introduce a brighter white floralcy, while rose adds a classic romantic depth and cedar provides a dry woody backbone. Sandalwood emerges in the base with its soft, creamy warmth, complemented by a light tobacco leaf nuance and a clean musk that anchors the composition. Sillage remains intimate throughout, projecting just beyond the skin for a personal aura. Longevity is moderate, best enjoyed in evening or date settings during cooler weather. The blend feels warm and slightly resinous, with a smooth transition from floral richness to woody-musky comfort.
Scent twins
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