Ylang Ylang Fatal by Gelle Freres bottle
Gelle Freres

Ylang Ylang Fatal

4.0/5 · 7 votes Feminine 2017
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Longevity3.0/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night43
Fall86
Winter86
Spring29
Summer29
Our take

Someone who wants a bright morning to feel a little more indulgent will reach for this bottle. It is made for the person who enjoys a soft wrap of scent while walking through a crisp afternoon with a scarf pulled up. The mood is warm and generous, yet it never tries to overwhelm the space around you.

Bergamot and mandarin orange arrive first with a clean, juicing brightness that feels like sunlight hitting a wooden table. The citrus is fresh but it does not stay sharp for long. Ylang-ylang and heliotrope soon take over, turning the air thick and creamy with a yellow floral softness that leans into a gentle powder.

Honey, amber, and tonka bean form a deep base that feels like a heavy knit blanket. The sweetness is rich and golden, supported by a smooth vanilla accord and a quiet woody touch. Almond adds a marzipan edge that keeps the blend from feeling like a simple sugar rush, giving it a gourmand weight that sits close to the skin.

It is a scent for a slow coffee and a long coat, perfect for those who like their florals heavy and their citrus rounded by sugar. The blend feels classic and a bit old-fashioned in the best way, carrying a warmth that matches a sky full of heavy clouds and the golden light that filters through a window while the air outside turns cold

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