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Cananga
Base noteCananga odorata var. macrophylla
Key🟢 A Aromatic🟠T Topical🔵 I Internal│S Sensitive
Warm, floral, and grounding — a gentler companion to Ylang Ylang.
How to use
Applications
🟠Movement & Metabolism
- Dilute and apply to pulse points for a warm floral personal aroma
- Blend into carrier oil for relaxing body massage
- Add to bath preparations for a calming, floral experience
🔵 Rest & Manage Stress
- Diffuse 2–3 drops in the evening for a warm, calming atmosphere
- Blend with Bergamot or Frankincense for grounded emotional calm
- Inhale from palms during moments of tension or anxiety
- Use during meditation for a settling, floral backdrop
🔴 Reduce Toxicity
- Replace synthetic floral fragrances in personal care preparations
- Blend into natural perfume bases as a soft floral base note
- Add to botanical room sprays for a gentle, lasting floral aroma
Botanical & Chemical Insight
Family
Annonaceae
Origin
Southeast Asia
Extraction
Steam distilled
Plant part
Flower
Primary constituents
Germacrene-DBeta-caryophylleneLinalool
Similar to Ylang Ylang but with a softer, less intense profile.
Chemical families
SesquiterpenesMonoterpene alcohols
History & Culture
Cananga is the macro variety of the same species as Ylang Ylang. Used in Southeast Asian floral traditions and perfumery.
Represents calm warmth and gentle floral joy.
Safety & Responsible Use
Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.