Embruns d'Ylang

This stuff has all the tropical, exoticism of Ylang but with a Guerlain type restraint not being as carnal or OTT, or "YAS QWEEN" as some Ylan ylang perfumes. Don't think that this stuff is a slouch or doesn't hit you in the face in the opening with a candy, banana/pineapple, waxy, super femme flowery vibe... because totally does. However, as I mentioned it's tempered and just gets nicer and nicer as it dries down displaying more powdery, deep, Wasser genius. Now I tend to like Ylang when it's coupled with jasmine or it's with bigger more amber bases just because they tend to warm up and seem less flowery on me. This one has somewhat of that aspect but really it's quite light and cheerful but without lacking substance. I'm surprised how wearable I found it, however it's still not for me to wear but I still give it the highest praise and If you like Guerlain and exotic florals this might just be the holy grail for you? If I smelled this on a woman, I'd find it very classy and alluring...whatever that is worth? Update: 06/09/21 I can't get this perfume out of my head. It's stayed with me and that is pretty rare. I actually rate this as one of the best in this art and materials line, that's really saying something too because it's a really fine line of perfumes, with many classics. It's FANTASTIC! I might have to shell out the big bucks you know? For a YLANG perfume??? WTF??? Not my usual cup o tea, I need to try it again to make absolutely certain but I found it an exquisite, light, summery fragrance but with depth and a hint of warmth. Lovely stuff.

I was able to snag a bottle of this with the gold panel side for a very affordable price. I had become interested in the L’art collection after getting Neroli Outrenoir a few months ago. I absolutely love this perfume. It is everything I imagined it will smell like and better because I am normally weary of salty scents. It is lively, sparkly, refined and so sophisticated with the right amount of spice and woods to ground it yet not make it too masculine. On me, it does lean slightly more feminine because it has this mild sweetness to it but I can tell you it smells amazing on guys too because I sprayed it on my adult son and I loved it on him too. Is it groundbreaking? No Is it full bottle worthy? Yes, if you can get it at a very good discount. Guerlain has managed to recapture my heart again after a long departure from the brand for years. I am loving all their perfumes from before 2020 that I had ignored and have a growing collection from this highly respected brand. I am so glad I got this perfume and I can’t wait to get my hands on more bottles from the L’Art collection. If you don’t like it the first time, wait for it to air out and try it again. You might just end up loving it like I do if your body chemistry matched with it. I spray it on my skin only and skip the clothes because I adore how the scent bounces off my skin with just 4 sprays. Scent profile - 8.5/10 Sillage - 6/10 Scent bubble - 9/10 Longevity - 7/10

My third acquisition from the L'Art et la Matière line. Embruns d'Ylang, literally "Ylang Spindrift", is a gorgeously lush composition, worthy of any collection. The heady, high-intensity ylang-ylang takes center stage with supporting roles played by rich sea salt and spicy, sexy clove. The vanilla and patchouli add sweet-green richness, and the bergamot and orange blossom add a floral zest. The overall effect is tropical, buttery, and opulent. This is sumptuous summer in a bottle, and manages to pull it off without bringing in coconut or tiare. There's also enough density and spice to make this appropriate for spring or fall, but I think it might be a bit incongruous in winter. This is one that works better with a little bit of sun and sweat on the skin. Embruns embodies a warm, inviting luxury that anybody could pull off. The performance is stellar, like many of the other perfumes in this line. In fact, you may want to spray sparingly, as this can fill a room and lasts for at least eight hours. So divine!

Oh my this is just beautiful to me. Ylang is an essential oil that I always have on hand to add to various potions...it is so decadent and even erotic, I sometimes feel more so then tuberose or jasmine. I blind bought this, out here on an Australian farm during the age of Covid. My advice, just buy it before they stuff it up with reformulation. It does capture ylang. There is a washing wave of salt but it's subtle. A tiny beachy tang of tropical and coconut. There is an abstraction to it that is hard to describe; there is a dry sand and heat feeling. I've never really smelled anything like it...I keep thinking, is it related to Le Labo Ylang which is amazing but errs a trifle too masculine for me. I just can't get enough of this magnificent perfume. I wish it came in Extrait and body oil so I could marinate in it, Ok, there is a hint of Black Orchid, the sexiest heart of it, just a whiff. Masterpiece.

I went into my local Guerlain to chase this, because it has been impossible to find. My usual consultant told me that she just found out that the whole L’Art Et la Matière line is being discontinued in September. She isn’t aware as to if it is completely going or being repackaged. If anyone in Australia has a decant of Embruns d’Ylang please message me. —————— I got my sample today. I have just dabbed it on my wrist, it has a real shimmer to it! I cannot wait to see how it develops! ——————— I have really enjoyed this fragrance, though it could be described as mild and definitely not an overpowering scent. It starts out crisp and fresh with a burst of ylang which remains. The ylang isn’t a juicy scent, but more of a dry ylang (I assume this is the salt). The freshness disappears and stays simply ylang for a while before the cloves kick in and turns the whole fragrance into a sweet vanilla ylang.