Ylang Ylang by Viloressi arrives with the generosity of a perfumer who isn’t afraid of overdosing. Is it realistic when it comes to ylang-ylang? Yes… and no.
Rather yes, because this fragrance is above all very green, yet it gently slips into a honeyed register, carried by the accompanying flowers. It oscillates between orange blossom and the indolic note of sambac jasmine, with a richness that is almost carnal.
It also reveals a soapy and powdery facet, reminiscent of the soul of perfumes from the past.
If I had to choose between this one and Perris’s version? Hmm… personally, I’d lean towards the Perris extract. But let’s not forget that here we’re dealing with a simple EDT — which makes the comparison almost unfair.
