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Ylang 49 Eau de Parfum bottle Ylang 49 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
High Road For Women Eau de Parfum bottle High Road For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ylang 49 EDP
Ylang 49 is a divisive, full-bodied chypre floral. It's a proper grown-up scent for those who crave a bit of vintage drama, but beware: its potent sillage and enduring power aren't for the faint-hearted. It’s either a grand statement or a headache waiting to happen.
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Our Verdict - High Road For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No.9 Saks Fifth Avenue - a floral fragrance led by Gardenia, with vanilla depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ylang 49 EDP
High Road For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Gardenia 100% vs 100%
Only in Ylang 49
Ylang-Ylang 100%
Only in High Road For Women
Jasmine 54% Vanilla 46%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 20% vs 46%

Accords

Ylang 49 High Road For Women
100%
Woody
66%
Floral
90%
78%
Earthy
Vanilla
78%
65%
Patchouli
62%
Mossy
Fresh
54%
48%
Sweet
45%
Balsamic
45%
Aromatic
Woody shared
100%
66%
90%
78%
78%
65%
62%
54%
48%
45%
45%

Performance

Ylang 49 High Road For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ylang 49

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office environments, as it can be overwhelming for others. However, the sophisticated and bold profile makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement.

High Road For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Gardenia, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ylang 49 EDP
High Road For Women EDP
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