FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Luxurious Tropical Floral Fragrance: Delivers a rich yet gentle floral aroma with sweet, exotic undertones.
- Softer Floral Character: Grade III is collected during a later stage of distillation, producing a less intense fragrance than earlier Ylang Ylang fractions.
- Premium Botanical Ingredient: Derived from the fragrant blossoms of Cananga odorata, a tropical flowering tree recognized for its distinctive aroma.
- Naturally Occurring Germacrene-D: Contains approximately 15–34% germacrene-D, an aromatic sesquiterpene that contributes to the oil's characteristic composition.
- Beautiful in Luxury Skincare: Adds an elegant floral fragrance to facial oils, moisturizing creams, serums, and botanical skincare collections.
- Conditioning Haircare Appeal: Complements shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and premium salon products with a soft tropical fragrance.
- Professional Spa Experience: Creates an inviting floral atmosphere in compatible spa treatments and aromatic body care products.
- Natural Perfumery: Provides a sweet floral base note that complements citrus, woody, and other floral fragrance ingredients.
- Relaxation-Inspired Fragrance: Its soft floral aroma is particularly attractive for evening routines and spa-inspired aromatic collections.
- Botanical Body Care: Enhances compatible body lotions, massage oils, and conditioning body products with an elegant fragrance.
- Soap & Bath Products: Adds a recognizable tropical floral scent to handmade soaps, body washes, and specialty bath products.
- Madagascar Botanical Origin: Sourced from Ylang Ylang flowers grown in Madagascar, a region recognized for its production of aromatic botanical ingredients.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is a beautifully fragrant botanical essential oil obtained through steam distillation of the flowers of Cananga odorata, a tropical flowering tree belonging to the Annonaceae family.
The Ylang Ylang tree is recognized for its fragrant yellow-green flowers, which develop a rich, sweet aroma as they mature.
Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Ylang Ylang is now cultivated in several tropical locations, including Madagascar.
This particular variety originates from Madagascar, where the flowers are harvested and processed to produce aromatic essential oils.
Ylang Ylang is especially interesting because its essential oil is traditionally collected in several fractions during distillation.
These fractions are commonly identified as Extra, I, II, and III.
Each fraction has a different aromatic character because the proportions of volatile compounds change throughout the distillation process.
Ylang Ylang Grade III is collected during a later stage of distillation.
Compared with earlier fractions, it generally offers a softer, less intensely floral fragrance.
Its aromatic profile remains distinctly sweet, exotic, and floral, but with a more restrained character.
This makes Ylang Ylang particularly attractive for manufacturers seeking a recognizable tropical floral fragrance without the intensity of Ylang Ylang Extra.
The oil contains naturally occurring germacrene-D, a sesquiterpene hydrocarbon found in various aromatic plants.
Germacrene-D contributes to the chemical composition and aromatic complexity of this particular variety.
The supplier identifies germacrene-D at approximately 15–34%.
Other naturally occurring aromatic compounds contribute additional floral, sweet, woody, and subtly balsamic characteristics.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is widely appreciated in fine fragrance manufacturing.
Its elegant tropical fragrance complements citrus essential oils, delicate florals, and deeper woody ingredients.
It is particularly attractive in botanical perfumes, luxury body oils, moisturizing creams, and professional spa products.
In haircare, Ylang Ylang is often selected for its beautiful floral fragrance, especially in conditioning products and premium salon collections.
Its aroma creates a distinctive sensory experience that complements the conditioning benefits supplied by the finished formulation's other ingredients.
Today, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is valued by cosmetic manufacturers, natural perfumers, professional spas, and botanical fragrance developers seeking a softer expression of this celebrated tropical flower.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL
Ylang Ylang is particularly popular among customers who appreciate elegant floral fragrances and tropical botanical ingredients.
Its sweet, exotic aroma creates a luxurious sensory experience that complements personal care and fragrance products.
Customers particularly appreciate it because it:
- Offers a beautiful tropical floral fragrance.
- Creates a soft and inviting aromatic experience.
- Provides a less intense alternative to Ylang Ylang Extra.
- Adds elegance to luxury skincare collections.
- Complements premium facial oils and serums.
- Enhances the fragrance of hair conditioners and masks.
- Creates a beautiful scent for spa-inspired products.
- Adds depth to natural perfume compositions.
- Blends beautifully with citrus and woody essential oils.
- Offers an authentic Madagascan botanical ingredient story.
- Complements moisturizing body lotions and creams.
- Adds a refined floral character to specialty soaps.
- Is valued in traditional and contemporary perfumery.
- Creates a sophisticated fragrance for premium personal care collections.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
Skincare Products
- Ylang Ylang Essential Oil may be evaluated in professionally formulated skincare products to provide an elegant floral fragrance.
Potential applications include:
- Luxury facial oils
- Botanical facial serums
- Moisturizing facial creams
- Premium face lotions
- Conditioning body oils
- Nourishing body creams
- Hand lotions
- Botanical body butters
- Specialty skincare collections
- Evening skincare products
Hair & Scalp Care
- Professional shampoos
- Hair conditioners
- Deep conditioning masks
- Leave-in conditioners
- Botanical hair oils
- Hair fragrance products
- Salon treatments
- Conditioning hair serums
- Premium grooming collections
Aromatherapy & Wellness
- Compatible essential oil diffusers
- Floral aromatic blends
- Evening fragrance collections
- Professional spa aromatherapy
- Botanical aromatic products
- Relaxation-inspired fragrance compositions
Professional Spa & Massage
- Professionally formulated massage oils
- Conditioning body oils
- Botanical spa treatments
- Luxury facial treatments
- Aromatic body preparations
- Premium spa collections
- Relaxation-inspired body care products
Soap & Bath Products
- Cold-process soaps
- Melt-and-pour soaps
- Liquid hand soaps
- Botanical body washes
- Shower gels
- Bubble baths
- Professionally formulated bath oils
- Conditioning body scrubs
- Specialty cleansing products
Natural Perfumery & Home Fragrance
- Botanical perfumes
- Floral fragrance blends
- Luxury personal fragrances
- Tropical-inspired perfumes
- Citrus-floral compositions
- Woody floral fragrances
- Room sprays
- Reed diffusers
- Scented candles
- Wax melts
- Premium fragrance collections
Important: Ylang Ylang is a fragrance ingredient. Claims that it directly regulates sebum production, hydrates skin, or treats skin conditions require appropriate supporting evidence.
Ylang Ylang's tropical floral fragrance is particularly attractive in premium haircare formulations.
Potential applications include:
Its fragrance complements products designed to leave hair feeling soft, conditioned, and beautifully scented.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is valued for its sweet floral fragrance.
Potential applications include:
Its fragrance can help create a pleasant, tranquil-feeling atmosphere as part of a personal wellness routine.
Potential applications include:
Ylang Ylang adds a beautiful tropical floral fragrance to compatible spa products.
Potential applications include:
Finished-product stability, fragrance retention, and skin compatibility must be evaluated before commercial production.
Ylang Ylang is particularly attractive for:
Its soft floral character complements a wide variety of aromatic ingredients.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
- Facial Skincare: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) may be evaluated in professionally formulated facial oils, creams, lotions, and compatible skincare products.
- Body Care: Suitable for evaluation in compatible body lotions, creams, conditioning balms, and body oils.
- Hair & Scalp Care: May be incorporated into professionally formulated shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and conditioning hair products to provide a tropical floral fragrance.
- Professional Spa: May be evaluated in compatible massage oils, body treatments, and specialty spa preparations.
- Aromatherapy: Suitable for evaluation in compatible essential oil diffusers according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Soap Manufacturing: May be evaluated in cold-process and melt-and-pour soaps. Assess fragrance retention, stability, and compatibility before production.
- Natural Perfumery: Provides a sweet floral base note that complements citrus, floral, and woody fragrance compositions.
- Home Fragrance: May be evaluated in compatible candles, wax melts, room sprays, and reed diffuser formulations following appropriate safety and performance testing.
- Water-Based Formulations: Requires an appropriate solubilizing or emulsifying system. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil does not dissolve directly in water.
- Recommended Concentration: Determine according to the intended application, current IFRA restrictions, fragrance allergen requirements, and finished-product safety assessment.
- Important: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is a concentrated aromatic ingredient and should not be applied undiluted directly to the skin.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
- Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
- Common Name: Ylang Ylang
- Product Name: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3)
- INCI: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- CAS Numbers: 83863-30-3 / 8006-81-3 / 68606-83-7
- Country of Origin: Madagascar
- Plant Part Used: Flowers
- Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
- Distillation Fraction: Grade III / #3
- Product Type: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
- Colour: Clear to Pale Yellow
- Consistency: Thin, Clear, Free-Flowing Liquid
- Aromatic Description: Sweet, Exotic, Floral, Soft, Tropical
- Aromatic Note: Base Note
- Aroma Strength: Medium
- Fragrance Family: Floral / Sweet / Tropical / Exotic
- Solubility: Oil-soluble; insoluble in water
- Main Aromatic Constituent:
- Germacrene-D: 15–34%
- Organic Certification: Not established for this variety.
- Recommended Applications: Luxury Skincare, Haircare, Aromatherapy, Professional Spa Products, Natural Perfumery, Soap Manufacturing, and Home Fragrance.
Natural variations in colour, fragrance, and chemical composition may occur between production batches. Refer to current batch documentation for exact specifications.
COMPLIANCE, REGULATORY & SAFETY CAUTIONS
Essential oils can be classified as either a cosmetic or a consumer product. Depending on the name and implied instructions ensure the correct regulatory compliance guide is used.
Regulatory
Marketed for hair or skin
Health Canada - Cosmetic Notification Required
Marketed for Diffuser, candles, cleaning
- Consumer product & labelling act applies
Filled in Accordance with GMP Guidelines
Our products are manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and manufacturing procedures aligned with ISO 22716:2007 — Cosmetics: Good Manufacturing Practices.
- ISO 22716:2007 provides internationally recognized guidelines for the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products. Cosmetic Labs Canada follows these principles as part of our commitment to product quality, consistency, traceability and responsible manufacturing.
SAFETY & LABEL CAUTION
Cosmetic Safety Caution
- For external use only.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Apply only to intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and damaged or broken skin.
- Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity develops.
Consumer Product Caution
- For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
- Apply only to intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and damaged or broken skin.
- Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity develops.
For Canadian cosmetic marketing: DO NOT USE unapproved therapeutic claims such as “reduces inflammation,” “relieves arthritis,” “heals bruises” or “treats muscle pain.” These could change the product's regulatory classification.
Caution: For external use only. Avoid broken or irritated skin. Arnica may cause sensitivity in some individuals, particularly those allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family.
STORAGE
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
- For optimal storage conditions, maintain temperatures below 25°C whenever practical.
- Protect the product from moisture and prolonged exposure to air. Appropriate packaging, including amber glass or compatible opaque containers, can help maintain product quality.