NOTE EXPLORER · 8 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 a heart (middle) note, it forms the core character of the fragrance, emerging after the top notes fade and lasting 2 to 4 hours.
Top Note
1
fragrance
Heart Note
7
fragrances
Base Note
0
fragrances
FRAGRANCES FEATURING YLANG YLANG, RANKED
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Black Orchid
Top NoteTom Ford · Eau de Parfum
$185
Long. 90 · Sill. 85
Good Girl
Heart NoteCarolina Herrera · Eau de Parfum
$110
Long. 82 · Sill. 84
Hawas for Him
Heart NoteRasasi · Eau de Parfum
$30
Long. 84 · Sill. 80
No. 5 Eau de Parfum
Heart NoteChanel · Eau de Parfum
$110
Long. 78 · Sill. 75
Reflection Man
Heart NoteAmouage · Eau de Parfum
$330
Long. 78 · Sill. 74
J'adore Eau de Parfum
Heart NoteDior · Eau de Parfum
$110
Long. 75 · Sill. 76
Soleil Blanc
Heart NoteTom Ford · Eau de Parfum
$260
Long. 74 · Sill. 72
Virgin Island Water
Heart NoteCreed · Eau de Parfum
$270
Long. 56 · Sill. 62
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, Hawas for Him by Rasasi. 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 a heart (middle) note, it forms the core character of the fragrance, emerging after the top notes fade and lasting 2 to 4 hours. It appears in 8 fragrances in our database.
Is Ylang Ylang a top, heart, or base note?
Ylang Ylang is most often used as a heart note. Across the fragrances we track, it appears 1 time(s) as a top note, 7 as a heart note, and 0 as a base note.
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