The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Resinato Ylang was launched in 2017 by Il Profumiere, with Massimiliano Torti as its perfumer. Its name points directly to the central idea: ylang-ylang paired with a resinous character. The composition is built through contrast. A floral heart sits inside a sweet gourmand structure, with citrus brightness above and amber, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver below. Ylang-ylang lends a creamy, rounded floral character, while the surrounding notes give it depth and definition. Citrus adds a clear, sparkling entrance before the warmer middle notes develop. As the fragrance wears on, patchouli introduces an earthy accent, while sandalwood and vetiver steady the base with dry woodiness.
The unusual part of Resinato Ylang is the way its floral notes interact with the sweet gourmand elements. Ylang-ylang, tiare, frangipani, and jasmine establish a creamy yellow-floral framework, but honey, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and spices redirect that softness toward something richer and more resinous. Honey brings a rounded sweetness that highlights the deeper caramel and chocolate notes, while vanilla adds warmth and smooth texture. The spices provide a gently spiced counterpoint to the creamy florals. In the base, patchouli contributes an earthy, slightly dark edge.
The evolution
The opening has a fresh, polished sheen, with citrus cutting through the dense floral profile. Ylang-ylang, tiare, frangipani, and jasmine soon make the composition richer and creamier, less a bouquet than a plush golden surface. Honey then arrives with its warm sweetness, pulling vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and spices into focus. Vanilla rounds the sharper edges of the citrus, while caramel and chocolate deepen the sweet center. Spices add a dry, gently aromatic warmth that works with the floral accord rather than separating from it. As those gourmand notes settle, patchouli adds an earthy edge, while amber, sandalwood, and vetiver lend the drydown a woody, balsamic gravity. The floral notes gradually recede, but not completely.
Cultural impact
Resinato Ylang pairs a familiar gourmand register with an unconventional resinous floral twist. Ylang-ylang, tiare, frangipani, and jasmine create a creamy floral center, while honey, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and spices give the composition its rich sweetness. The result is especially rewarding to explore for its contrasts: bright citrus against dense florals, warm gourmand notes against earthy patchouli, and creamy florals over a dry base of sandalwood and vetiver. Amber adds further depth as the scent develops, leaving a close, warm trail of woods, resinous accord, and lingering sweetness.
The House
Il ProfumiereIl Profumiere is an Italian niche perfume house that blends Florentine tradition with contemporary olfactory storytelling. The brand offers a curated catalogue of scents—such as Passiflora Rouge (2000) and Dubai Sahara (2008)—that aim to evoke specific places, memories, and moods. Each fragrance is presented as a compact, artful bottle, inviting collectors to explore a sensory map of Italy and beyond.
The Creator
Massimiliano TortiTorti’s signature technique, which he calls “olfactory stratification,” layers base, heart, and top accords in a way that invites the wearer to rearrange the perfume throughout the day. He favors natural absolutes, rare botanicals, and vintage extracts, often pairing Tuscan la…
