Ylang Ylang II - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Cananga odorata var. genuina [synonym of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson]
  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil 
  • Plant Part: Flowers
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top to Middle Note, Excellent Fixative
  • Aroma Family: Floral
  • Aroma: Sweet, very floral, mildly spicy; has more pronounced balsamic undertones than Ylang Ylang I.
  • Contraindications: Possible skin sensitization (moderate risk); please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Ylang Ylang II - Organic Sample (1 ml) 1042-3
    $2.00
  2. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 5 ml * 1042-006
    $8.25
  3. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 1042-016
    $12.75
  4. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 1042-030
    $21.50
  5. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 2 oz 1042-9
    $37.75
  6. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 4 oz 1042-10
    $65.50
  7. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 8 oz 1042-11
    $115.50
  8. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 16 oz 1042-12
    $209.25
  9. Ylang Ylang II - Organic 1 kg 1042-25
    $429.50
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer

Overview

Ylang Ylang II - Organic

The sultry aroma of our organic Ylang Ylang II is very floral, mildly spicy and has a deeper and slightly sweeter fragrance than Ylang Ylang I; the balsamic undertones are more pronounced due to heavier sesquiterpenes that begin to appear as distillation proceeds. This oil will find use as a highly aromatic and cost-effective grade of Ylang Ylang in natural perfumery and personal care preparations.

Ylang Ylang’s heady, floral intensity is why it is unfairly referred to as “poor man’s Jasmine” – at a comparatively modest price it is one of the finest aromatic materials in the perfume industry. A deeply rich fragrance in itself, Ylang Ylang is a star ingredient in the natural perfumer’s palette, immortalized in many timeless fragrances, including Chanel No. 5 and Guerlain’s Samsara.1 The lively aroma elevates other florals it is blended with while imparting volume, texture, and a bit of mystery to aromatic formulations.

The name Ylang Ylang appears to come from the Filipino language, from the vernacular ‘Alang-ilang’ by which name this tropical, evergreen tree is known in most of the provinces of the Philippines, its native origin.2 The trees are now almost exclusively cultivated in a tiny corner of the Indian Ocean – The Comoros Archipelago and Madagascar – where the steam-distilled oil from the large, drooping, highly aromatic flowers is a major export.  The ‘Extra’ fraction of Ylang Ylang essential oil, containing the lightest volatiles and believed to have the finest odor for perfumery, is the first of four fractional distillates that are separated by distillation time and/or density (specific gravity). The subsequent ‘First’ and ‘Second’ medium density fractions contain increasing amounts of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and are used in cosmetics and body care products. The ‘Third’ and heaviest fraction is typically used to fragrance soaps, candles and incense. Ylang Ylang ‘Complete’ is technically the result of a continuous distillation of up to 18 hours, rendering a full spectrum, non-fractionated (complete) oil. Ylang Ylang Complete is the preferred oil for aromatherapy applications.

To richly experience Ylang Ylang with its voluptuous and sultry aroma, Tisserand suggests combining it with Clary Sage for a deeply relaxing bath – surely a soak of the Goddesses!3 Such is the euphoric power of Ylang Ylang’s comforting aroma, ideal in body and linen sprays, cosmetics, and hair, scalp, and skincare preparations, particularly for oily, congested or mature skin. The sweetly scented bouquet is a calming favorite, perfectly suited for adding into a diffuser or massage and bath oils before bed.

DILUTION NOTE: When this material is diluted in perfumer’s alcohol, there may be cloudiness (please see Appearance section below). Guenther explains: “The solubility of Ylang Ylang oil, in general, is poor. This statement applies to all qualities (fractions). Usually from 0.5 to 3 [percent by] volume of 95 percent alcohol [is] required to give a clear solution, which often becomes cloudy on addition of more alcohol.”4 If cloudiness occurs, this precipitates upon standing and can be filtered out, leaving a perfectly clear dilution.

Not sure which Ylang Ylang to choose? Please see our Ylang Ylang Samples (you can uncheck the ones you don't want to receive). For a complete list our Ylang Ylang offerings, click here.

For information regarding the attributes of Ylang Ylang essential oil, please see:

  • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 330.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 141-4, 292.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 184, 252-3.
  • The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., Vol. I, Salvatore Battaglia, 2018, pp. 600-606.

For information regarding the use of Ylang Ylang essential oil in perfumery, please see:

  • Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, Alec Lawless, 2009, p. 76.
  • Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, pp. 664-5.
  • “Natural Stories: Ylang-ylang: Exploring nature and emotion: from seed to formulation,”  P-J Hellivan, Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 33, December 2008, pp. 47-51, http://media.allured.com/documents/PF_33_12_047_05.pdf

Aromatic Profile: Sweet, very floral, mildly spicy; has more pronounced balsamic undertones than Ylang Ylang I.


Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow, transparent, slightly oily liquid. May cause cloudiness when diluted with alcohol; left undisturbed, this will clarify in a day or two with a small amount of sediment at the bottom. The clear portion can be decanted for filtering if desired.


Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved. This oil is soluble in fixed (carrier/vegetal) oils and alcohol.


Blends Well With: Ambrette, Amyris, Balsam of Peru, Basil, Bergamot, Black Currant Bud, Black Pepper, Boronia, Carnation, Cardamom, Cassie, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Davana, Elemi, Eucalyptus (Lemon), Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Linden Blossom, Liquidambar (Styrax), Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Melissa, Mimosa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Orange (Sweet), Orange Blossom, Orris, Osmanthus, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tangerine, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Verbena, Vetiver, Yuzu. “It blends with almost any other floral … and gives good effects in a concentration of 0.5% up to about 5% of the perfume base.”5


Safety Considerations: Possible skin sensitization (moderate risk); use with caution on hypersensitive or damaged skin, and on children under two years of age.6 A maximum dermal use level of 0.8% is recommended.7 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 http://media.allured.com/documents/PF_33_12_047_05.pdf

2 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. V, 1952/1985, p. 278.

3 Tisserand, Robert. Aromatherapy, 1988, pp. 196-9, 205.

4 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. V, 1952/1985, p. 300.

5 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 665.

6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 478, 480.

Ibid.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Ylang Ylang II - Organic EO

sweet Review by
Rating
4
On it's own, this is very, very, sweet. A cloying, almost gourmand-sugar sort of sweet. I find it simplistic and a little overbearing by itself, but can see a lot of possibilities in blending.
(Posted on 8/22/2020)
Pretty good Review by
Rating
5
I'd say Ylang 2 is a lot like complete in profile, yet more refined. There are less indolic and woody notes, but has the complete's floral profile. This one from Madagascar is colorful and bright, seems like a useful material.
(Posted on 8/7/2020)
My go to ylang ylang for blending Review by
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5
I sampled this along with all of Eden’s ylang ylang’s and I ended up choosing this one to order in bulk. I later tried the ylang ylang complete fine and that became my favorite of their ylangs, but for blending I think the ylang ylang II is the way to go. I know most people prefer the ylang ylang I or the extra for their added sweetness. I do like ylang extra a lot, but there is something in the I that I find too overwhelming, whereas the II has all the exoticism of ylang ylang without being cloying. This is my first choice of ylang ylangs for blending.
(Posted on 8/29/2014)