Organic Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

Cananga odorata, also known as ylang-ylang, belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is an evergreen tropical tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. Ylang-ylang is native to Southeast Asia and is widely grown in areas such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Madagascar, where the climatic conditions are favorable to it.

The leaves of ylang-ylang are long, oval and shiny green, measuring between 10 and 20 cm in length. The flowers, characteristic of this species, are in the form of hanging clusters and can vary in color, ranging from pale yellow to pink. They give off an exotic and sweet floral fragrance, which is very popular in perfumery.

Ylang-ylang essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowers. It has a pale yellow to golden yellow color and an intense, sweet and slightly spicy floral aroma.

Due to its popularity and many uses, ylang-ylang is now widely cultivated for essential oil production. Ylang-ylang flowers are usually harvested by hand early in the morning, when their fragrance is strongest, and distillation should begin soon after harvest to preserve their quality.