Coeur D'ylang Comptoir Sud Pacifique

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is Coeur D'ylang Comptoir Sud Pacifique worth trying?

Coeur d'Ylang by Comptoir Sud Pacifique is a Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
yellow floral, vanilla, floral with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani

The first impression

Coeur d'Ylang by Comptoir Sud Pacifique is a Floral fragrance for women. Coeur d'Ylang was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Thomas Fontaine. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang and Frangipani; base notes are Vanilla and Peru Balsam.

What shapes the scent

yellow floral 100%
vanilla 85%
floral 70%
sweet 60%
balsamic 50%
woody 40%
tropical 35%
citrus 30%
amber 25%
powdery 20%

The perfumer behind it

Thomas Fontaine

Thomas Fontaine

Thomas Fontaine is a perfumer who has created Jasmine Yang for Anima Vinci, Cafe-cafe for Cafe Parfums, and several scents for Comptoir Sud Pacifique including Coeur D'ylang, Lime Tropical, Rhum & Tabac, and Yucatán Secret. He also composed Debut for Etienne Aigner and No 7 for Eutopie. Fontaine's work often features exotic and tropical notes, as well as gourmand and floral accords.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Frangipani Frangipani

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vanilla Vanilla
Peru Balsam Peru Balsam

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Coeur D'ylang Comptoir Sud Pacifique

Essence

Coeur D'ylang embodies the Mystic archetype, offering a portal to transcendent experience through scent. The ylang-ylang and frangipani create an almost sacred floral heart, while vanilla and balsam root the ethereal in earthly comfort. Like the Mystic, this fragrance bridges worlds, inviting both contemplation and sensual presence.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing, unstructured garments that allow for movement and meditation. Their aesthetic leans toward the ritualistic - altar-like dresser tops, prayer beads as jewelry, candles always burning. Colors tend toward creams, deep blues, and golds. Every object in their space holds meaning beyond its function.

Philosophy & Values

They seek the divine in the ordinary, finding sacredness in daily rituals. For them, spirituality isn't about dogma but direct experience of the numinous. They value intuition as highly as reason, seeing dreams as valid sources of wisdom. Their path involves both seeking and surrendering.

Relationships

They attract spiritual seekers and those hungry for deeper meaning. Romantic partners must respect their need for solitude and symbolic ways of expressing love. While deeply compassionate, they sometimes struggle with mundane responsibilities. Their friendships often revolve around shared spiritual practices or philosophical discussions.

Lifestyle

Their days include meditation, journaling, and observing natural cycles. They might study astrology, tarot, or comparative religion. Work often involves healing arts or creative expression with spiritual dimensions. Travel frequently includes pilgrimages to sacred sites or retreats that facilitate inner work.

Shadow

When unbalanced, the Mystic can become ungrounded or overly detached. Their spiritual pursuits may become escapism from practical realities. The shadow manifests as either spiritual bypassing or dogmatic attachment to specific practices. Their challenge is to integrate transcendence with embodiment.

Conclusion

Coeur D'ylang captures the Mystic's essence: ylang-ylang lifting the spirit toward the divine, anchored by vanilla's earthly embrace. This fragrance doesn't merely scent the skin - it sanctifies the everyday, reminding us that mystery and meaning perfume every moment if we attend closely enough.