Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Steam Distilled 50ml

Deeply floral, sweet and rounded, ylang ylang essential oil brings a heady softness to quiet rituals, scent blending and bath-time fragrance. Steam-distilled from the flowers of Cananga odorata, it has the rich, perfumed character that made ylang ylang a favourite in fragrance and cosmetics.

The scent, close up

• A full floral aroma with a warm, sweet edge, suited to moments when you want the room to feel softer.
• Strongly fragrant rather than shy, so a little is usually enough in blends and diffusers.
• Beautiful in slow evening rituals, especially when paired with gentle lighting and unhurried space.
• Its perfume-like depth makes it useful for homemade fragrance blends, bath oils and massage preparations.
• A natural choice for anyone drawn to lush, tropical florals rather than crisp citrus or green herbal scents.

Flowers, steam and fragrance

Ylang ylang comes from a large tree known for yellow, strongly scented flowers with long trailing petals. This oil is made from the flowers by steam distillation.

The botanical name is Cananga odorata. This ylang ylang essential oil is sourced from Comoros.

Ylang ylang in scent tradition

The name ylang ylang is often translated from Malay as ‘flower of flowers’, a fitting phrase for such an unmistakably floral oil. The blossoms were traditionally scattered on the marriage bed of newly married couples, linking the scent with intimacy and celebration. Modern perfumery values it for its sweet, exotic floral body. In aromatherapy culture, ylang ylang is traditionally associated with relaxation and sensuality.

Ways to use the aroma

Add a small amount to a diffuser, blend into a carrier oil for massage, or mix into bath oil before adding to water. For skin use, always dilute first and patch test before wider application.

Use sparingly at first, as ylang ylang is naturally strong.

Size and details

• Volume: 50 ml
• Listed weight: 60 g
• Botanical name: Cananga odorata
• Plant part used: flowers
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Country of origin: Comoros

A thoughtful scent gift

It suits someone who loves floral fragrance, makes their own diffuser blends, or enjoys creating small rituals around bathing and scent. Its generous, perfume-like character makes it feel considered without needing to be complicated.

Common questions

Can I apply ylang ylang essential oil directly to skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, and a patch test is sensible before applying more widely.

What does ylang ylang blend well with?
It is commonly paired with citrus, soft woods, resins and other florals, where its sweet floral body can round out a blend.

Is this the same as a fragrance oil?
No. This is an essential oil made from ylang ylang flowers by steam distillation, not a synthetic fragrance oil.