The product
Ylang-ylang essential oil
Tena mahasoa ny Ylang Ylang
"Ylang-ylang is a true benefit" — Malagasy proverb
A rare, high-value raw material, used for over a century in fine perfumery and now sought after in natural cosmetics and aromatherapy.
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Six grades: five distillation and the complete oil.
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| Botanical name | Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. et Thomson forma genuina |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Origin | Nosy Be, Madagascar |
| Extraction method | Steam distillation of fresh flowers |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Pale to dark yellow |
| Odour | Characteristic, floral and jasmine-like |
The process
From harvest to shipment
01
Harvest
Hand-picked, flower by flower. A flower is only picked once its centre turns red — a sign of full maturity and a key factor in the quality of the resulting oil.
02
Distillation
Steam distillation in a still, over 10 to 20 hours. The distillate is collected in five successive fractions, separated during distillation according to their density.
03
Control
Each batch is checked on site (density, refractometry) before being sampled for full laboratory analysis on arrival.
04
Shipping
Packing and shipping from Madagascar, with the export documents for each batch, then direct delivery to our professional clients.
Six grades
A fraction for every use
Steam distillation does not produce a single oil: it is collected in five successive , classified by the ISO 3063 standard according to density, refractive index and chromatographic profile. The complete oil is the whole distillation, unfractionated.
Classification per ISO 3063:2004 — Ylang-ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata forma genuina).
Recognised uses
The benefits of ylang-ylang
Used for generations in Madagascar and across the Indian Ocean, ylang-ylang oil is valued for several well-established traditional and cosmetic uses. This information is provided for general interest and does not constitute a therapeutic claim.
Floral base note
A warm, round, floral note widely used as a fixative in perfumery since the early 20th century.
Skin and hair care
Traditionally blended into skincare oils and haircare cosmetics for its texture and scent.
Diffusion and wellness
Widely used in ambient diffusion and massage, diluted in a carrier oil, as part of a relaxation routine.
Traditional Malagasy use
Ylang-ylang flowers have been used in Madagascar for generations, notably to scent linen and coconut oil.
Cosmetic regulation
Declarable allergens
For any cosmetic use, EU regulation requires the declaration of allergens present in the finished product. Ylang-ylang oil naturally contains several, quantified for every batch in our analysis report.
- Benzyl benzoate
- Benzyl salicylate
- Linalool
- Farnesol
- Geraniol
- Isoeugenol
- Eugenol
- Benzyl alcohol
- Benzyl cinnamate
- Limonene