Highlight: The exotic tropical floral that dominates any blend it enters.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) delivers an intensely sweet, exotic, richly floral aroma with warm, honeyed, tropical undertones - one of the most distinctive and beloved florals in aromatherapy. Steam distilled from the fresh yellow flowers of the ylang ylang tree, this pure essential oil is a middle-to-base note that anchors signature perfume blending, evening body rituals, and DIY botanical body care. Sweeter and more tropical than Jasmine, rounder than Rose - the exotic floral that dominates any blend it enters.
Scent: Intensely sweet, exotically floral with warm, honeyed, tropical undertones
Note: Middle to Base
Strength: Very Strong
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Common Name: Ylang Ylang
Plant Part: Flowers
Origin: Madagascar
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Format: Pure essential oil (undiluted).
Shelf Life: 3-5 years when stored properly in a cool, dark place.
Signature Perfume Blending: A rich, exotic middle note that anchors classical perfume blends - pairs beautifully with citruses, florals, and woody base notes.
Evening Wind-Down Diffusion: Add 2-3 drops to your diffuser for a warm, floral, exotically comforting end-of-day atmosphere. Use sparingly - ylang ylang fills a room quickly.
Special-Occasion Body Ritual: Dilute in a carrier oil for a soft, floral aromatic body ritual for date nights, weddings, and special moments - the exotic floral everyone remembers.
Nourishing Body Oil Blending: Dilute 6 drops per ounce of carrier oil and blend into a botanical body oil for a warm, sweetly floral daily ritual.
Bath Ritual: Add 3-5 drops mixed with carrier oil to warm bathwater for a rich, floral aromatic soak.
DIY Blending Staple: A dominant floral base for signature perfumes, natural body oils, and evening diffuser recipes.
Diffusion: Add 2-3 drops to your diffuser for a warm, sweetly floral atmosphere. Use sparingly - very potent.
Signature Perfume: Blend with Sandalwood, Rose, and Bergamot for a rich botanical perfume.
Topical Use: Dilute 6 drops per ounce of carrier oil (1% dilution) before applying to skin. Always patch test.
Bath Ritual: Add 3-5 drops, well diluted in carrier oil, to warm bathwater.
Nourishing Body Oil: Dilute to 1% and blend into a botanical body oil.
Aromatic Inhalation: Inhale directly from the bottle for a rich, floral aromatic experience.
Ylang Ylang's rich, exotic aroma creates sophisticated aromatherapy blends with Sandalwood, Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot, Neroli, Frankincense, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Lavender, and Grapefruit.
The Tropical Perfume Blend: Ylang Ylang + Sandalwood + Bergamot.
The Evening Floral Blend: Ylang Ylang + Lavender + Cedarwood.
Facial Application: 0.5-1% dilution (3-6 drops per ounce of carrier oil)
Body/Massage: 1-2% dilution (6-12 drops per ounce of carrier oil)
Perfume Blending: 5-10 drops per ounce of carrier oil (in Jojoba for shelf life)
Bath: 3-5 drops well diluted in carrier oil before adding to bath
Diffuser: 2-3 drops in water-based diffuser - use sparingly due to potency
Skin Sensitivity: May cause skin irritation, headache, or nausea in sensitive individuals when used at high concentrations. Always use low dilutions.
Pregnancy & Nursing: Not recommended during pregnancy or while nursing. Consult a healthcare provider.
Children: Not for use on or near the face of infants and young children.
Safe Use: Highly concentrated - use sparingly. Always dilute before topical use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare provider if under medical care or taking medications. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
