Ylang Dream Aromas De Salazar

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Ylang Dream by Aromas de Salazar is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Ylang Dream was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Michael Salazar. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Yuzu, Orange and Juniper Berries; middle notes are Hedione, Clary Sage, Black Tea, Caraway, Tuberose and Olibanum; base notes are Dragon Blood Resin, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar, Egyptian Musk, Vanilla, Amber, Haitian Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
yellow floral 85%
balsamic 70%
sweet 60%
floral 50%
patchouli 40%
aromatic 35%
green 30%
earthy 25%
fresh 20%

About the Perfumer

Michael Salazar

Michael Salazar

Michael Salazar is the founder and perfumer behind Aromas de Salazar, an independent brand based in the United States. His catalog includes a wide range of scents, from gourmands like Cafe Fiesta and Blueberry Morning to floral chypres such as Blueberry Chypre. He often experiments with tinctures and unique accords, as seen in Cafe Fiesta Tincture Edition and Cafe Oud 2023.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Yuzu Yuzu
Orange Orange
Juniper Berries Juniper Berries

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Hedione Hedione
Clary Sage Clary Sage
Black Tea Black Tea
Caraway Caraway
Tuberose Tuberose
Olibanum Olibanum

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Dragon Blood Resin Dragon Blood Resin
Patchouli Patchouli
Virginian Cedar Virginian Cedar
Egyptian Musk Egyptian Musk
Vanilla Vanilla
Amber Amber
Haitian Vetiver Haitian Vetiver
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Character Profile

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Ylang Dream Aromas De Salazar

Essence

The Mystic archetype dwells in the realm between the seen and the unseen, attuned to energies that others miss. Ylang Dream embodies this otherworldly quality with its intoxicating ylang-ylang and yuzu opening, a burst of golden light that gives way to a complex heart of black tea, tuberose, and sacred olibanum. The base of dragon's blood resin, patchouli, and Haitian vetiver grounds the fragrance in ancient earth, while Egyptian musk and vanilla add a whisper of the divine. This is a scent for those who walk between worlds.

Style & Aesthetic

The Mystic's style is ethereal and intentional, favoring flowing fabrics, natural dyes, and garments that move with the body. They are drawn to deep, saturated colors-indigo, crimson, ochre-and textures that evoke the natural world: raw silk, unbleached linen, hand-dyed cotton. Their jewelry is often symbolic: crystals, moon phases, ancient coins. They might wear a single statement piece that carries personal meaning, or layer multiple chains and bracelets as talismans.

Philosophy & Values

The Mystic believes in the interconnectedness of all things. They value intuition, spiritual growth, and the wisdom of the natural world. Their philosophy is one of reverence and reciprocity-they see the sacred in the mundane and treat the earth as a living being. They are drawn to practices that expand consciousness: meditation, breathwork, plant medicine. They trust their inner knowing over external authority and seek to align their life with cosmic rhythms.

Relationships

In relationships, the Mystic seeks soul connections rather than superficial bonds. They are drawn to others who share their spiritual curiosity and depth of feeling. They are empathetic and intuitive, often sensing what others need before being told. However, their otherworldly nature can make them seem distant or aloof to those who do not share their perspective. They need partners who respect their need for solitude and spiritual practice, and who can meet them in the liminal spaces they inhabit.

Lifestyle

The Mystic's daily life is infused with ritual and intention. They might begin each day with meditation and journaling, tend an altar of meaningful objects, or practice yoga at sunrise. Their home is a sanctuary, filled with plants, crystals, incense, and sacred texts. They are drawn to nature and spend time in wild places-forests, deserts, shorelines-seeking connection with the elements. Their evenings might be spent in contemplation, dream journaling, or studying esoteric traditions.

Shadow

The shadow of the Mystic is a tendency toward escapism and detachment. They may use spiritual practices to avoid earthly responsibilities or to feel superior to those they deem less evolved. Their focus on the unseen can lead to neglect of the material world, including their own physical health and relationships. In extreme cases, they may become lost in delusion, mistaking fantasy for spiritual truth. The fragrance's heady florals can become overwhelming if not balanced with grounding elements.

Conclusion

Ylang Dream is the olfactory portal of the Mystic archetype-a fragrance that opens doorways to other realms while keeping one foot firmly planted in the earth. It invites the wearer to honor both the seen and unseen, to trust their intuition, and to find the sacred in every moment. Like the Mystic, it reminds us that we are all connected, that the boundaries between self and world are illusions, and that the greatest mysteries are found not in distant heavens but in the depths of our own being.