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Ylang-Ylang by Molton Brown — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Ylang-Ylang by Molton Brown

Molton Brown· 2015

Ylang-Ylang

8.242Typically ~$80

Opens on tangerine, settles into a musk-green base. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

GreenCitrusSpicyFloralCreamy

Perfumer: Jacques Chabert

Scent profile

Top notes

Tangerine Ginger Cardamom

Heart notes

Jasmine Ylang-ylang Rose absolute

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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