Guerlain 2019 EDP

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Embruns d'Ylang

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Embruns d'Ylang is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Thierry Wasser. Embruns d'Ylang opens with Salt and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Clove, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Iris, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Embruns d'Ylang carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Embruns d'Ylang is a proper Guerlain triumph for some: a lush, salty, and spicy floral that transports you straight to a tropical paradise. Others find it overwhelming or simply not what they expected from a ylang-ylang dominant scent. Definitely not one for a blind buy.
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  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Embruns d'Ylang Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and impressive longevity, Embruns d'Ylang is better suited for occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's a bit too bold for office wear but perfect for a sophisticated formal event or a memorable date, where its unique character can be appreciated.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

About

Opens with a distinctive salty kick and a bright bergamot zing before diving into a rich heart of creamy ylang-ylang and sweet jasmine, warmed by a touch of honey and spicy clove. The base adds depth with powdery iris, earthy patchouli, and a soft vanilla, creating a complex, exotic floral experience. It balances tropical sweetness with a grounding, almost mineralic saltiness throughout.

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