Ylang-Ylang
cananga odarata
Note: middle.
Aroma Family: floral.
Aroma profile:
sweet, floral, and mildly spicy, with balsamic/woody undertones in the drydown.
floral, sensual and richly sweet.
Blends well with: citruses and florals such as rose.
Source
Scientific name: cananga odarata.
Plant part: flower.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow, transparent, slightly oily liquid.
Media
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
Images: Wikimedia Commons.