Ylang-Ylang Complete Oil, derived from the flowers of the Cananga odorata tree, is a natural essential oil known for its rich, sweet, and floral aroma with hints of fruitiness. It is widely used in perfumery for its complex scent profile, which can add depth and exotic character to fragrances. Ylang-Ylang is often found in floral compositions, but it can also enhance oriental and chypre fragrances, providing a lush and opulent quality. In formulations, it typically occupies a middle to top note position, contributing to the overall bouquet of the scent. However, it is important to note that Ylang-Ylang oil can be a potential allergen and may cause skin sensitization in some individuals. As such, it is subject to regulatory considerations, including IFRA guidelines, which may restrict its usage in certain applications. Perfumers should be mindful of these factors when incorporating Ylang-Ylang into their creations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Rich, heady tropical floral with a creamy banana-custard sweetness, a slightly rubbery/medicinal nuance, and soft spicy-clove undertones. Ylang complete captures the full distillation range, so it opens with fresh green-fruity top notes and settles into a warm, waxy, faintly balsamic floral heart.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 403.
Ylang-Ylang Complete Oil is usually a yellowish, somewhat oily liquid.
It has a powerful and intensely sweet, but also soft-balsamic floral odor and an unusual tenacity in its floral-woody undertones.
The oil is useful in soap perfumes and in general perfumery as a floral additive of extremely versatile application. It blends with almost any other floral natural or synthetic material, and gives good effects in a concentration of 0.5% up to about 5% of the perfume base.