Ylang-Ylang essential oil is exotic and floral with a musky aroma. Ylang Ylang is an evergreen tropical tree up to about 20m (60 feet tall), with large very fragrant flowers which can be yellow, pink or mauve in colour. The yellow blooms are picked for the distillation of the essential oil as they are considered to have the finest fragrance.

It is ideal in massage blends (in a carrier oil) to help greasy or combination skin with its cleansing and clarifying properties. In a diffuser, it is said to appeal to our inner femininity, and can help release tension and uplift the mind. Ylang-Ylang is floral and exotic and blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, May Chang, Sweet Orange, Mandarin and Geranium.