Floral Street 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Ylang-Ylang Espresso

by Jérôme Epinette

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Floral Street Ylang-Ylang Espresso is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Jérôme Epinette. Ylang-Ylang Espresso opens with Mandarin, Rose, and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Tiramisu, Patchouli, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Cream, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, and Coffee. Floral Street's Ylang-Ylang Espresso carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A moody, niche-leaning coffee scent for those who crave drama and intrigue. Not for the office or the faint-hearted, but a seductive, smoky gourmand that shines in cool weather and after dark. You'll either love its unique edge or be overwhelmed.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
Ylang-Ylang Espresso Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dark, spicy, and creamy gourmand profile with strong coffee, cacao, patchouli, and ylang-ylang makes this best for fall and winter, where its boldness and warmth cut through the cold. It can work in early spring but will overwhelm in heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

This scent is assertive and polarizing, making it best for date nights, evenings out, or formal situations where you want to stand out. Its projection and dark profile can be too much for office or sporty, casual daytime wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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About

Ylang-Ylang Espresso is a daring, unconventional blend where bitter espresso, smoky patchouli, and creamy tiramisu swirl with lush ylang-ylang and jasmine. The opening is spiked with Sichuan pepper and a hint of tangerine, leading into a heart of tropical yellow florals and earthy gourmand notes. The drydown is dark, woody, and slightly ashy, evoking the vibe of a bohemian café-velvet, cigarette smoke, and a decadent dessert. Cream and cacao round out the bitterness, while guaiac wood adds a lingering, smoky warmth. Bold, enigmatic, and deliciously complex, it leaves a strong, lasting impression.

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Where to buy

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