Ylang-ylang perfumery

The flower of the tropical tree kananga, "ylang-ylang", translated from Polynesian means "the flower of all flowers." This evergreen tree, related to magnolia, grows in tropical and southern latitudes. The height of the tree can be up to 20 meters. From its flowers and fruits, a valuable essential oil with a delicate and very delicate aroma is obtained.

Essential oil was first obtained from flowers in 1860 on the island of Luzon (Philippines).

During the holidays, the population of the island hung garlands of large, luxurious flowers with a unique and pleasant aroma. Its deep and intense character combines in a unique way the scent of gardenia, orchid, jasmine and neroli.

In 1878, at the World Exhibition in Paris, oil attracted the attention of perfumers. Large-scale cultivation of the fragrant plant is carried out in the Philippine and Comoros, as well as on the islands of Reunion, Madagascar, Java, Indonesia, Sumatra. On plantations, cultivated ylang-ylang trees for the convenience of collecting flowers are pruned so that their height does not exceed 2-3 m.

The range of application of essential oil is quite wide: cosmetology, perfumery, aromatherapy, as well as cooking.

Ylang-ylang has a strong antidepressant, antiseptic, tonic effect, normalizes blood pressure, relieves headaches. Helps with arrhythmias, coronary heart disease. Effective for problem skin, hair loss and brittle nails. The oil can be used as an aphrodisiac, apathy or stress-related conditions.

The smell of oil weakens the impact of negative emotions. Popular beliefs of the inhabitants of tropical islands use the sweet smell of ylang-ylang to protect against quarrels and discord in the family, fumigating the houses with fragrant fragrant smoke, and wreaths with fragrant flowers are laid on the heads of the newlyweds. However, too high a concentration of ylang-ylang aroma in a room can cause allergies and dizziness.

Polynesian women have long used ylang-ylang essential oil as a perfume.

Ernest Bo was one of the first to introduce the essential oil of ylang-ylang into the composition of his perfume. It was the famous Chanel No.5 fragrance.

The extract of sweet intoxicating ylang-ylang is now used by all well-known brands. The scent of ylang-ylang is from Estée Lauder in Sensuous, Giorgio Armani in Acqua di Gio, Christian Dior in Poison, Guerlain in Champ Elysee. All these perfumes have a sensual and irresistible character, thanks to this aromatic plant.

Luxurious Bandit by Robert Piguet opens with the sounds of orange, gardenia, aldehydes, artemisia, neroli, bergamot, galbanum and ylang-ylang; quivering accords of cloves, tuberose, violet root, jasmine and rose in the heart; the finale ends with notes of amber, leather, patchouli, musk, civet, myrrh, coconut, vetiver and oakmoss.

Fragrance from the famous perfumery and cognac house Frapin entitled 1697 created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2011. Ylang-ylang is here in a dignified environment of jasmine, rose, carnation and black currant.

An extraordinarily enchanting perfume Agaressence Brecourt contains aromas of ylang - ylang, sensual tuberose, beautiful rose and oud tree.

If you want to hear the magic of the East and Arabian tales, feel the luxury, then the rich oriental scent Alahinecreated by Teo Cabanel will help you with that. In it, the sensuality of ylang - ylang immediately opens in the top notes. The contrasting combination of ylang-ylang and bergamot adds a special luxury to the scent.

But not one oriental scent is so closely associated with the sound of ylang-ylang in it. The scent of voluptuousness, bliss and magic of the dark blue night sky with sparkling stars Alamut by Lorenzo Villoresi it also contains a note of ylang - ylang in its heart, surrounded by a worthy retinue of narcissus, tuberose, orange blossom and labdanum.

The composition of the fragrance begins with no less worthy floral notes of jasmine, osmanthus, Nepalese rose and rosewood, and ends with sandalwood, amber, musk, siamese benzoin resin, patchouli and amiris.

Scent from Martine Micallef - Ananda - a real masterpiece in which the ylang-ylang note is also at the heart of the composition.

Scent Anonimo Veneziano Nobile 1942 - the embodiment of beauty and femininity, dedicated to a beautiful stranger met in Venice. Ylang-ylang with enchanting scent of jasmine, damask rose and lotus embodies the image of a charming stranger.

Scent Arome 3 D'Orsay with ylang-ylang in the heart or aroma Blu bruno acampora - with ylang-ylang in the trail - truly aristocratic aromas, full of charm and dignity.

Wherever ylang-ylang is - in the heart of the fragrance, in the trail or at the beginning of a fragrant symphony, everywhere the music and poetry of perfumery creates masterpieces with its sound. Scent Castadiva by Nobile 1942dedicated to Maria Callas, and Bouquet d'aromes by Jardin d'Aromes open with notes of ylang-ylang, sometimes with a solemn fragrance, sometimes with a sentimental and delicate one.

Feminite du Bois, by Serge Lutens a woody scent with ylang-ylang in the heart, surrounded by orange blossom, peach, rose, cedar and vanilla.

Scent Merefame stamps Menard Created by the renowned perfumer Guy Robert, it has an elegant composition that begins with a sensual ylang-ylang scent. It is accompanied by Bulgarian rose, bergamot, followed by a bouquet of gardenia, iris, jasmine, completing this grandiose procession with accords of patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss.

Captivating composition Visa from company Robert Piguet... The composition contains sandalwood, mandarin, bergamot, violet leaves, orange flowers, rose, ylang-ylang, peach and pear, patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, leather and benzoin. You can enjoy the experience and joy of life with him.

It is difficult to list the aromas with ylang-ylang, there are a lot of them. But everyone is united by a delightful fragrant flower - ylang-ylang. The aromas are sweet, sensual, feminine, mysterious, delicate - they remain in memory for a long time.