Ylang Ylang
Middle/Base noteCananga odorata
Intensely floral, exotic, and sensual — the oil of joy, love, and heart-centered living.
How to use
Applications
🟠Movement & Metabolism
- Apply 1 drop diluted to pulse points for sensory experience
- Blend into luxurious massage oils
🔵 Rest & Manage Stress
- Diffuse 1–2 drops for rich floral romantic atmosphere
- Apply diluted to heart center or wrists
- Blend with Bergamot or Frankincense for uplifting calm
- Use during periods of emotional tension or disconnection from joy
🔴 Reduce Toxicity
- Blend into high-quality natural perfume
- Apply diluted to skin as luxurious personal aroma
- Add to natural hair care preparations
Botanical & Chemical Insight
Family
Annonaceae
Origin
Philippines, Indonesia, and Comoros
Extraction
Steam distilled
Plant part
Flower
Primary constituents
The complex mixture of sesquiterpenes and esters gives Ylang Ylang its extraordinarily rich multi-layered floral character — used in some of the world's most celebrated perfumes.
Chemical families
History & Culture
Ylang Ylang means "flower of flowers" in Tagalog. Native to the Philippines and Indonesia, it has been used for centuries in Southeast Asian traditions. In Indonesia the flowers are traditionally scattered on the bed of newlyweds. In French perfumery it became an essential ingredient in many famous compositions.
Ylang Ylang represents joy and playfulness. Supports heart-centered living, emotional freedom, and the release of inner criticism. Encourages sensuality, creativity, and uninhibited 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. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Use in moderation — can cause headache in high concentrations.