What is Ylang-Ylang - What is its Scent?
Have you ever wondered why ylang-ylang is a very popular scent?
But first what is ylang-ylang? (pronounced EEE-lang EEE-lang) and what it smells like?
According to Wikipedia It's a tropical tree that is native from India, through parts of Indochina, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, to Queensland, Australia.
Ylang-ylang is the name of a tree that is native to Indonesia but has been naturalized in many tropical locations. The tree is particularly famed for its flowers, which have a very pleasant aroma, and powerful essential oil that has been linked to a number of medicinal benefits. Its essential oil is highly sought after for its antioxidants, sesquiterpenes, and other organic compounds that make it so potent.
Uses of Ylang Ylang
What It Smells Like
The fragrance of ylang-ylang is rich and deep with notes of rubber and custard, and bright with hints of jasmine and neroli. Ylang ylang oil is beautifully fragrant, with a heavy, sweet, slightly fruity floral scent. It is one of the main notes in many of the most popular fragrances today, including Chanel No. 5 and Joy Perfume.
Some women's fragrances that feature ylang-ylang in their composition include:
Enjoy Ylang-Ylang at your Home with Aubert & Amandine in the scent of Joy
Image by: Jessica Cobb
Use it to set your mood on happiness, gratitude and celebration.
- Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant, yet delicate
- Floral notes are tamped down with fresh citrus scent of mandarin oranges
JOY Essential oil: Ylang Ylang Fragrance Family: Floral
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🔥 STRONG SCENT – High intensity, highly concentrated with top quality essential oils along with pure vegetable wax.
🔥 DECORATIVE CANDLE – Designed with beauty in mind, your candle will fit in with nearly any décor. Comes with a wooden lid and seal to keep your candle fresh.
