What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and rosemary. The heart brings Brazilian rosewood and pepper. On the skin it settles into incense and oakmoss. Overall it smells woody and balsamic.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Yujin Sting notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Ella Mikao Yujin Sting EDC
Yujin Sting EDC comes from Ella Mikao. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour. Base notes like incense and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by balsamic and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and balsamic smells and notes like Brazilian rosewood and incense. Less obvious notes include woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
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Will people notice Yujin Sting?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Yujin Sting for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its balsamic side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour is a lighter match.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2002 and 2003.
Perfumes that smell like Yujin Sting
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (4 shared notes), Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour (4 shared notes), Tiziana Terenzi Laudano Nero (3 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Yujin Sting expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
Can women wear Yujin Sting?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.