NOTE EXPLORER · 2 FRAGRANCES · 2026
Best Ylang Ylang Perfumes
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The best Ylang Ylang perfume in 2026 is Black Orchid by Tom Ford. Ylang Ylang most commonly behaves as an opening note — you smell it first, in the initial 15–30 minutes before it gives way to the heart.
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Heart Note
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FRAGRANCES FEATURING YLANG YLANG — RANKED
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best Ylang Ylang perfumes in 2026?
The top Ylang Ylang fragrances in our database are Black Orchid by Tom Ford, Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Each is ranked by combined longevity and projection performance.
What does Ylang Ylang smell like in perfume?
In perfume, Ylang Ylang most commonly functions as an opening note — you smell it first, in the initial 15–30 minutes before it gives way to the heart. It appears in 2 fragrances in our database.
Is Ylang Ylang a top, heart, or base note?
Ylang Ylang is most often used as a top note. Across the fragrances we track, it appears 1 time(s) as a top note, 1 as a heart note, and 0 as a base note.
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