I smell like a rich lady on a private plane, but my breath is fresh from the mints in my bag, a small banal thing that connects me to everyone else. The tropical island I’m on is redolent of rich scents – a custardy blend of florals that are warmed by the sun. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you had asked me last week what I thought of Ylang Ylang as a note, and whether I was interested in it, I would have shrugged my shoulders. To me, it always appeared as an accent to other florals, lightening up any richness with its mentholated qualities, cutting through indoles. In Ylang Ylang Nosy Be, the floral shines on its own, being almost bubblegummy, and with a vanillic drydown. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This scent is unabashedly tropical but without even a hint of sunscreen. Remember, we’re not at a beach, we’re on a hot island, and it’s the tropical vibes that makes me keep reaching for it even though we’re officially in “sweater weather”. It doesn’t feel beachy or summery, it just smells sunny, golden, and happy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be, named after the island Nosy Be in Madagascar. I’ll be wearing this all winter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
