Ylang Ylang Nosy Be by Perris Monte Carlo

A very floral fragrance with ylang-ylang present from start to finish. I find it feminine, leaning towards unisex. It lasts for hours and hours. If you are looking for something extravagant, sexy, and noticeable, this is the fragrance.

Super sexy; it feels like a luxury holiday. I find it incredible that a house like this labels its fragrances, especially such a wonderful and summery one. I regret that the brand does not consider it among the top niche scents of the moment, but listen, I keep using it because it is intoxicating, sexy, a perfect summer trip to my dream life, and because applying it makes me a factory of compliments.

In my opinion, I find it a bit heavy for my nose. I feel it is slightly old-fashioned; it does not smell very modern, it smells ‘old lady’. It is a rich aroma, but the ylang-ylang is super strong from start to finish. Fortunately, I used samples; buying the full bottle would have been wasting money on a perfume I would hardly finish.

I only wear it at home; I find it a bit feminine and I love it. The ylang-ylang leads from the start. Realistic and creamy, with a subtle citrus note that adds brightness. Then come creamy floral accords. Very delicious. At 30 minutes, a sweetened accord appears without being cloying, just more elegant. I see it as ideal for a middle-aged woman, sophisticated and stylish, perfect for formal occasions all year round. It lasts a long time, over six hours. A great scent, but I wouldn’t buy the bottle.

A total gem: green ylang-ylang but with warmth and brutal longevity. After five hours, vanilla takes over. It’s super sexy, nothing romantic.

Reminds me of Tom Ford’s Black Orchid due to the ylang-ylang, but here it is much more wearable, without that old-lady smell. It generates many compliments for being very original. Quite feminine, though it suits a man well too. It’s mysterious. The brand’s value-for-money is unbeatable.

I certainly did not expect it to be like this. I always thought ylang was used to give a solar effect, a tanning scent, sometimes reminiscent of saliva and something mucilaginous; but this is a fairly strong, floral, almost indolic scent. It does have some of the characteristics I knew, but at a low volume. It has good performance, but I do not see it on me; perhaps on a woman and in colder seasons. It reminds me of things I have smelled before but I cannot guess which ones. I feel it is rather linear.

Mysterious and addictive, it delivers exactly what it promises: pure ylang-ylang, with no artificiality or sunscreen scent. It is delicate, deep and sexy, though it doesn’t last long on the skin; it lingers for days on clothes, but it can stain due to being oily, which I forgive. Sweet at first but not cloying, with vanilla and subtle notes creating a warm cloak. If you like natural vanilla, this is a hit. It reminds me of Tom Ford’s Noir de Noir but softer and more delicious. Yes, it is expensive, but worth it for special occasions.

Exotic, creamy and vanilla-scented. I bought it blind and it was a hit. Although ylang-ylang is prominent, it smells more like a bouquet of white flowers, perhaps due to the citrus notes. The longevity is incredible; after seven hours it’s still there, leaning more towards vanilla. I didn’t know the brand, but now I want to try their entire range.

Ylang Ylang Noisy Be is an artistic gem. At first, the name didn’t catch my eye, but curiosity got the better of me and I tried it; everything changed. It is beautiful, soft, delicate and perfectly balanced at the outset. The ylang-ylang wraps around the other notes beautifully, with a subtle sweetness accompanied by citrus and a tender vanilla that doesn’t become cloying. I recommend it for men, as few use it, probably due to the name. It has perfect longevity and a moderate sillage. It is now a part of my collection.