Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Organic Steam Distilled 50ml

Soft, creamy and deeply floral, this organic ylang ylang essential oil brings a warm, perfumed mood to a diffuser, bath blend or massage oil. It is steam distilled from the flowers of Cananga odorata, giving a scent that feels lush, rounded and unmistakably botanical.

The scent in the room

• A full floral aroma, sweet and lingering rather than sharp or green.
• Lovely in slow evening rituals, especially when you want the room to feel softer and more intimate.
• A little goes a long way, so start lightly and build the scent with care.
• In blends, ylang ylang is often used to add depth, sweetness and a velvety floral heart.
• Its perfumed character makes it well suited to handmade body oils, bath blends and home fragrance rituals.

Flowers, steam and origin

This organic oil comes from the flowers of the ylang ylang tree, Cananga odorata. The oil is extracted by steam distillation, a gentle method that carries the flower’s aromatic compounds into the finished essential oil without using a solvent.

How to use it with care

Add a small amount to a diffuser, or dilute properly in a carrier oil before using on skin. For a bath, blend it with a suitable carrier first rather than dropping it directly into the water.

Patch test before topical use. Avoid use during pregnancy, with children, or around pets unless guided by a qualified professional. Keep closed, upright and away from heat and direct light.

A flower with a fragrant history

Ylang ylang means ‘flower of flowers’ in Malay, a name that suits its generous, highly perfumed blossom. The tree is native to parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, and its yellow flowers are known for their long, trailing petals. In Indonesian tradition, ylang ylang flowers were scattered on the marriage bed of newly married couples, linking the scent with intimacy and celebration. Today, the oil is also valued in perfumery and cosmetics for its rich floral character.

Size and details

• Volume: 50ml
• Product weight: 60g
• Botanical name: Cananga odorata
• Plant part used: flowers
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Origin: Comoros
• Range: 50ml Organic Essential Oils

A thoughtful gift for scent lovers

Choose it for someone who enjoys making their own diffuser blends, bath rituals or scented body oils. Its floral depth feels considered and personal, especially for those drawn to warm, romantic fragrance.

Common questions

Is ylang ylang a strong essential oil?
Yes, its floral scent is naturally rich and tenacious. Use a small amount at first, then adjust the blend to your taste.

Can I use it directly on my skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, and a patch test is recommended.

What does ylang ylang blend well with?
It is often paired with citrus, woody, resinous or other floral oils, where it adds sweetness and a smooth floral centre.