Ylang ylang essential oil comes in grades: Extra, I, II, III and Complete. What each smells like, how it's made, how to dilute it and an easy ready-to-wear option.
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What is ylang ylang? The Cananga odorata tree, its drooping yellow flowers, where it grows, how to say it, and how its scent ends up in perfume and monoi.
Ylang ylang smells rich, sweet and creamy, with a banana-custard fruitiness and a soft spice. How it compares to jasmine and how to wear it.