Amarige Ylang Ylang 2008

This 2011 Givenchy release is a flanker to Amarige, built around a lavish yellow floral heart. The opening is a bright, fruity citrus blend: orange blossom, neroli, mandarin, peach, plum, and palisander rosewood. That fruit-and-citrus overture quickly gives way to the main event—ylang-ylang, mimosa, tuberose, and gardenia—a dense, creamy, and slightly indolic bouquet that defines the scent. The base is a soft, sweet cushion of sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla, musk, amber, and cedar, adding warmth and a powdery finish.

Collectors who love big, unabashed white florals will find this satisfying, especially if they appreciate the original Amarige’s opulence but want a more ylang-focused twist. The sweetness and powder make it best suited for cool weather or evening wear; it can feel heavy in high heat. Because it is discontinued and was a limited edition, bottles are increasingly hard to find—so expect to pay a premium for full presentations.

呢支2011年推出嘅Givenchy Amarige Ylang Ylang 2008，係Amarige嘅限量版，以黃花同白花為主軸。前調係橙花、橙、桃、李同玫瑰木，果香同柑橘感明亮；中調嘅依蘭依蘭、含羞草、晚香玉同梔子花，濃郁creamy，帶少少吲哚感；基調用檀香、零陵香豆、雲呢拿、麝香、琥珀同雪松，甜而粉嫩。氣質華麗、女人味重，適合鍾意大花束嘅收藏家。因為已停產，市面少見，完整包裝更難求。