Heliotrope Ylang Ylang Citron by Korres bottle
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Heliotrope Ylang Ylang Citron

3.8/5 · 45 votes Feminine 2010
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Character

Longevity2.6/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day100
Night11
Summer83
Fall39
Spring33
Winter11
Our take

Heliotrope Ylang Ylang Citron opens with Amalfi lemon that cuts through the opening roses and jasmine without dominating them. The citrus brings a bright edge to the white petals, and the lemon itself stays present as the first layer recedes. Ylang-ylang enters next and wraps the lemon in a heavy, golden floral tone that feels rounded rather than sharp. Heliotrope adds a soft almond impression that leans into the vanilla waiting in the base. Violet sits underneath the ylang-ylang and keeps the heart from feeling flat. The combination moves through the day at a steady pace, holding to the skin while the vanilla and musk settle in. Amber warms the drydown so the floral side does not fade completely once the citrus has moved on.

The powdery accord runs through every stage and ties the lemon to the amber without letting either take over. Musk keeps the final stage close, so the scent stays near the body as the vanilla smooths the sharper edges of the rose and jasmine. It suits a bright morning in a garden or a walk through a market when the air feels warm but not heavy. The floral and citrus notes work together through changing light, and the almond tone from the heliotrope lingers beside the wood and amber as the petals gradually give way to the creamier base

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