Sweet, floral, and intensely exotic, with the characteristic heady quality that makes ylang ylang one of the most immediately recognisable naturals in the palette. The balsamic and spice character is more pronounced here than in the Extra grade, giving the base greater weight and warmth. The creamy, tropical quality of the flower is present throughout, with jasmine, tuberose, frangipani, and champaca in the aromatic family, and an undertone of tropical fruit that reads as depth rather than literalness. It is a bold material that warrants careful use at concentration; too much of it in a formula is difficult to correct.

Usage and Blending
Ylang Ylang Complete works as a rich floral heart-to-base note, exotic tropical modifier, and natural aromatic fixative across fine fragrance, personal care, and aromatherapy.

Recommended concentration: start at 0.5-2% in a finished compound and evaluate carefully before increasing. Use with restraint; ylang ylang reads very differently at different concentrations.

Particularly effective in:

Floral and floral oriental fine fragrance
Tropical and exotic floral compositions
Personal care: creams, lotions, body wash, shampoo, hair conditioner
Massage and aromatherapy blends
Soap and fabric care

Blends well with:

White florals: jasmine, tuberose, neroli, orange blossom
Exotic florals: champaca, frangipani, cassie, mimosa
Woods: rosewood, vetiver, sandalwood
Resins: opopanax, Peru balsam, benzoin
Citrus: bergamot as a top note complement

Sweet, floral, and intensely exotic, with the characteristic heady quality that makes ylang ylang one of the most immediately recognisable naturals in the palette. The balsamic and spice character is more pronounced here than in the Extra grade, giving the base greater weight and warmth. The creamy, tropical quality of the flower is present throughout, with jasmine, tuberose, frangipani, and champaca in the aromatic family, and an undertone of tropical fruit that reads as depth rather than literalness. It is a bold material that warrants careful use at concentration; too much of it in a formula is difficult to correct.

Usage and Blending
Ylang Ylang Complete works as a rich floral heart-to-base note, exotic tropical modifier, and natural aromatic fixative across fine fragrance, personal care, and aromatherapy.

Recommended concentration: start at 0.5-2% in a finished compound and evaluate carefully before increasing. Use with restraint; ylang ylang reads very differently at different concentrations.

Particularly effective in:

Floral and floral oriental fine fragrance
Tropical and exotic floral compositions
Personal care: creams, lotions, body wash, shampoo, hair conditioner
Massage and aromatherapy blends
Soap and fabric care

Blends well with:

White florals: jasmine, tuberose, neroli, orange blossom
Exotic florals: champaca, frangipani, cassie, mimosa
Woods: rosewood, vetiver, sandalwood
Resins: opopanax, Peru balsam, benzoin
Citrus: bergamot as a top note complement

Material Type: Essential oil (Complete grade, full distillation)
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. and Thomson
Common Name: Ylang Ylang Complete
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam distillation (Complete grade; all fractions combined)
CAS Number: 8006-81-3
INCI Name: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Origin: Indonesia
Odour Profile: Sweet, exotic, intensely floral and balsamic; rich and full-bodied; warm spice heart; tropical fruit undertone; heavier and more rounded than Extra grade
Appearance: Pale yellow to straw oily liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: Benzyl acetate, linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl methyl ether (confirm percentages from batch COA)
Regulatory Status: SDS documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Avoid use during pregnancy
Potent and heady material; evaluate at low concentrations before building into a formula
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended
Avoid contact with eyes
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 2-3 years when stored correctly; monitor for oxidation