Yin And Ylang
Sonoma Scent StudioEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Yin And Ylang vs. Bois de Violette
Bois de Violette rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Yin And Ylang projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Yin And Ylang | Bois de Violette | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 1992 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Laurie Erickson | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Yin And Ylang
Woody
Yellow Floral
White Floral
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Beeswax
Animalic
Tuberose
Bois de Violette
Violet
Woody
Powdery
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlood Orange
Violet LeafCardamom
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineTuberoseBeeswaxDamascone
—Base
SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliVanillaMuskAmber
CedarViolet
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Yin And Ylang | Bois de Violette | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Beeswax absolute isn't in most fragrances. It adds a waxy, almost honeyed depth that sits between the florals and the woods, unusual, a little retro, definitely not another safe floral.Yin And Ylang
The name promises violet. The drydown delivers cedar. That's the whole trick here, luminous floral up top, quiet woody base underneath, and the kind of complexity that reveals itself only if you're.Bois de Violette