Ylang Ylang Nosy Be

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

This suits an unhurried evening when conversation draws closer and the mood becomes warmer. Radiant ylang-ylang brings an almost sunlit floral presence, while jasmine and vanilla lend softness and sensuality without turning the atmosphere solemn.

How to wear

Try it in mild weather, when the floral richness can feel generous without becoming heavy. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or upper chest; applying beneath clothing keeps the warmth of vanilla closer to the body. In hot weather, use a lighter hand and let the ylang-ylang carry the effect.

Who it’s for

For lovers of lush floral perfumes who enjoy ylang-ylang’s creamy, slightly gourmand character. It will appeal to those who prefer jasmine and vanilla softened into a sensual whole, rather than crisp florals or overtly sugary sweetness.

Release year

2014

The nose

Attributed to Jacques Flori, a perfumer whose career began at Robertet. His work spans niche and mainstream perfumery, with a particular affinity for rich florals, spices and textured woody compositions. Here, the emphasis falls on ylang-ylang as the central subject, revealing its brightness alongside its creamy, sensual depth.

Collaborators

Gian Luca Perris helped shape the ingredient-led concept, working with Robertet to select the quality of ylang-ylang oil and build the fragrance around a high proportion of Ylang-Ylang Extra. Robertet’s Nosy Be operations supplied the material at the heart of the composition.

Perris Monte Carlo’s story

Perris Monte Carlo places raw materials and craftsmanship ahead of decorative luxury, combining traditional perfumery with modern extraction techniques. Its Black Collection explores distinctive ingredients through their places of origin, allowing their individual character to guide each composition.

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be’s concept

The fragrance pays tribute to the ylang-ylang grown on Nosy Be, off Madagascar. Its creative narrative evokes an island saturated with floral scent, translating tropical brightness and darker, sensual facets into perfume. Selecting a distinctive quality of Ylang-Ylang Extra was central to making the flower the main subject rather than a supporting note.

Extra info

Nosy Be is a real island off Madagascar, not an invented perfume name. The banana-and-vanilla-like impression discussed during the fragrance’s development reflects the character of ylang-ylang, not a declared banana ingredient. The Eau de Parfum is also distinct from the separately released Extrait.