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Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco I 20

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Kayali Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco I 20 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco I 20 opens with Lemon and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang and Banana, and dries down to a base of Coconut. Kayali's Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco I 20 carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive holiday romance. Some reckon it's a unique, fresh tropical dream, while others find the rosemary and tropical notes a jarring, cloying mismatch. Definitely one to try before you buy a full bottle - if it ever gets one.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco I 20 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rosemary60%
Lemon40%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang65%
Banana35%
Baseas listed
Coconut100%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic, and slightly sweet tropical character makes it ideal for casual wear, holidays, and even light activity. While its projection can be strong initially, the lack of lasting power on skin means it's less ideal for formal settings or a full day at the office.

Ingredients and allergens

SD ALCOHOL 40-B/ALCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, WATER/AQUA/EAU, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, VANILLIN, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL, METHYL BENZOATE, ETHYL BENZOATE, PROPIONIC ACID, CINNAMAL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZALDEHYDE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CAMPHOR, CANANGA ODORATA OIL/EXTRACT, CARVONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, GERANYL ACETATE, ISOEUGENYL ACETATE, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, ROSE KETONES, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a creamy, sun-kissed ylang-ylang, soft and golden, mingling with the lush sweetness of banana and a whisper of coconut milk. Then, a sharp, unexpected twist of herbaceous rosemary and zesty lemon cuts through, adding an invigorating, almost green edge. It's a tropical getaway with an aromatic, fresh-spicy kick, evolving into a smooth, sweet, and aquatic dry down.

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