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Eau de parfum
Mauboussin Ylang
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Mauboussin Ylang — a sunny aquatic fragrance
Mauboussin Ylang is an eau de parfum released in 2025, created for those who love the combination of marine freshness, exotic flowers and a soft gourmand trail.
This unisex fragrance is part of the Je Le Veux collection and offers a modern vision of carefree resort living: clean air, sun-warmed skin and flowers touched by a salty breeze.
Behind the release is Mauboussin, a French jewellery house with a history dating back to 1827.
The brand’s DNA is built on a love of precious materials, expressive details and luxury without excessive formality, which is why Mauboussin Ylang feels simultaneously striking, sensual and relaxed enough for everyday wear.
Character and development
The composition opens with a bright citrus-aquatic accord, where the freshness of bergamot meets a cool marine note.
Gradually, the fragrance becomes rounder and sunnier: coconut water adds a sheer creaminess, while tiare and ylang-ylang create a soft white-floral heart with a tropical mood.
In the base, the fresh opening gives way to a warm, enveloping texture.
Ambrox lends the fragrance a modern mineral-amber facet, sandalwood adds velvety woodsiness, and tonka bean and vanilla create a delicate sweet background.
Thanks to this transition, Mauboussin Ylang is more than a light marine fragrance: on the skin, it gains noticeable depth and an alluring creamy softness.
Sillage and wearability
According to its stated characteristics, the fragrance has very strong sillage, so its presence will be noticeable even with moderate application.
Mauboussin Ylang will appeal to those who value compliment-worthy compositions with good longevity and want a fragrance to accompany their movements with a distinctive yet not sombre cloud.
Its unisex positioning makes the perfume versatile: on some skin, coconut water and vanilla will stand out more; on others, ylang-ylang, ambrox or the woody base may take centre stage.
It develops best in warm weather, on holiday, during a walk by the water or on a summer evening, although its creamy amber base also makes it suitable for transitional seasons.
Because of its intense sillage, the precise dosage should be adjusted individually: start with a small number of sprays on the skin and increase gradually.
There is no data on the recommended number of sprays for skin and clothing, so a cautious approach is especially advisable — it is better to add more fragrance than to try to tone down an excessive application.
What to compare Mauboussin Ylang with
If you enjoy marine, white-floral and amber-woody compositions, you may wish to explore Agent Provocateur Maitresse Eau Provocateur, The Spirit of Dubai Bahar and Ted Lapidus TL Pour Elle.
They differ in character and the proportions of their notes, but may appeal to fans of pronounced sillage, sunny sensuality and expressive floral accords.
Mauboussin Ylang will especially appeal to those seeking more than just a fresh fragrance — a complete composition with a tropical heart and a warm, memorable finish.
It is a vivid example of the floral and aquatic direction, in which marine transparency blends beautifully with ylang-ylang, coconut, vanilla and soft woody nuances.
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