Ylang Ylang

Ylang-ylang oil is extracted from the freshly picked, star-shaped flowers of the Cananga tree by water or steam distillation. The first distillation is called Ylang-ylang extra, which is the top grade. An absolute and concrete are also produced by solvent extraction.

Scent Profile: Heady, dense and voluptuous, with banana-like nuances and sour inflections. 

Found In: Guy Laroche, Fidgi EDT (1966).