Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille Guerlain 1999

Several Ylang Ylang bottles of essential oil are in my collection. I love the scent; even the rubber note in it doesn't deter me. The pure oil is, of course, very strong and comes across as more enjoyable when diluted.

In my search for a Ylang perfume, this one has so far been the "Holy Grail" for me; it has all the creaminess and softness that I missed in "Fleur des Comores."
Guerlain's Ylang & Vanille is a Hmmmmmmm scent that simply enchants me. As already mentioned, the association with a South Sea beach is obvious. Sure, this scent doesn't particularly challenge you; the structure is very simple, and it doesn't tell any grand or exciting stories. Nor does it need to. For me, it is the hammock in my collection. Just lie down and dream.
Ylang Ylang and vanilla complement each other in perfect harmony; the scent is soft and creamy, nothing in it is disturbing. It also comes across very naturally, having no synthetic feel, which I had feared. (I think of the Yves Rocher Monoi perfumes)
As wonderful as the scent is, I wouldn't want to wear it every day. But to escape the gray and dreary world, it is perfect, or to add something extra on a sunny day.

A small downside: the longevity isn't great for me. After 2-3 hours, I can hardly perceive it anymore. However, in warmth and movement, the scent does re-emerge, which again speaks for the naturalness of the ingredients.

A big downside: why is this not produced anymore? What is Guerlain thinking? This simple qualitative beauty is discontinued, and every year a new Allegoria flanker comes out that, in my opinion, cannot compete with Ylang and Vanille.