Radek Tesár 17. 7. 2025 clock 3 minutes
The sweetly intoxicating, almost intoxicating scent of Ylang Ylang flowers can do miracles. He can beat even the most unpleasant odors and at the same time enchant the senses by simply forgetting the other fragrances.
Kananga fragrant, known under her more tender name Ylang Ylang, is a tropical treasure that has been fascinated not only by perfume manufacturers, but also. Originally from Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, it is now being grown mainly because of its distinctive flowers. These are collected early in the morning, when they are the freshest and are processed by the steam distillation method. The result is essential oil with such a strong aroma that it can drown not only unpleasant odors, but often other fragrances. And really in style.
Ylang ylang, queen between flowers
The scent of Ylang Ylang has many layers. It is exotic and rich, with tones reminiscent of jasmine, apricots, balm and sometimes even vanilla or orange leaves. It is this connection that makes the star not only among essential oils, but also among natural neutralizers of odors. When Ylang Ylang penetrates the space, the unpleasant smell, whether from the kitchen, sweat or animal, simply disappears into its intoxicating fog.
The power of Ylang Ylang lies in its chemical composition. The first phase of oil called “extra” contains the highest proportion of ingredients that are responsible for the sweetness and intensity of the scent. Thanks to them, this phase is ideal for use in fragrances with aphrodisiac and relaxation effect. Interestingly, the longer the distillation lasts, the lighter and less captivating the resulting smell. So if you are looking for a real experience, reach for the finest forms.
Traditionally, Ylang Ylang used as a natural remedy to calm down, calm the nerves and strengthen the senses. In Indonesia, her flowers spread on the beds of the newlyweds because they were believed to support passion and harmony. Today it is used not only in perfumery, but also in diffusers and domestic sprays for their ability to absorb and replace negative odors with something beautiful. In addition, it leaves a trail in the air, which is unmistakable and persists for a very long time.
More than just “cheap jasmine”
Ylang Ylang was once nicknamed as jasmine for the poor. But that is no longer true. Its price on the market has risen and its reputation among perfume manufacturers also. The reason is simple. No other fragrance does not like Ylang Ylang. It has the ability of a kind of transformation: in one composition it looks sweet and creamy, in another spicy and green. It was thanks to this versatility that he gained a place in countless. And yet it still retains its uniqueness, as it is not just a background in any scent, it always tends to take over the main role.
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In households, Ylang Ylang also applies where conventional freshers fail. Unpleasant odors from the fridge, waste bin or cigarette smoke can turn into something much more pleasant. Just a few drops in the aroma lamp or diffuser and the room suddenly turns into an exotic paradise.
In short, Ylang Ylang is proof that nature has solutions for the least fragrant problems. There is no need to reach for chemistry. Just a little tropical spell in the form of fragrant cananga. And who once recognizes this fragrance rarely satisfies with something else.
