dōTERRA Ylang Ylang Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Ylang Ylang Essential Oil - 15ml
Ylang Ylang is steam distilled from the star-shaped flowers of Cananga odorata, a tall tropical tree. doTERRA sources it from Nosy Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, and the distillation itself runs for the best part of a day to draw out the full aroma.
The aroma is sweet, tropical and floral, with a slightly fruity edge — a fuller, heavier floral than something like Lavender, closer in weight to Jasmine. Ylang Ylang is the plant's actual name, not a typo or a shortened form, so it's never trimmed down to just "Ylang."
A couple of drops in a diffuser carries further than you'd expect, and it's a common addition to a facial oil or haircare blend as well. Pairing it with a citrus oil lightens its heavier floral note.
Why people choose it
- A sweet, tropical, floral aroma with a slightly fruity edge
- Steam distilled from the flowers of Cananga odorata over many hours
- Sourced from Nosy Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar
- A fuller, heavier floral note than Lavender, closer in weight to Jasmine
- Often added to a facial oil or haircare blend as well as a diffuser
How it smells
Sweet, tropical and floral, with a slightly fruity edge — a fuller, heavier floral than Lavender, closer in weight to Jasmine.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a diffuser, alone or paired with a citrus oil to lighten its heavier floral note.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the area of your choice, or add a drop into a facial oil or hair treatment.
- Dilution
- One drop of Ylang Ylang to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- It's a fuller, heavier aroma than most florals, so a couple of drops carry further than you'd expect.
Details
- Botanical name
- Cananga odorata
- Plant part
- Flower
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Germacrene D, Beta-caryophyllene
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Ylang Ylang smell like?
Sweet, tropical and floral, with a slightly fruity edge — heavier and fuller than Lavender, closer in weight to Jasmine.
Why is it always written as two words?
Ylang Ylang is the plant's actual name, not a typo or a shortened version — it isn't trimmed down to just "Ylang."
Where does doTERRA source Ylang Ylang from?
Nosy Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar.
What does it blend well with?
A citrus oil such as Bergamot or Wild Orange lightens its heavier floral note.
Can I use it in a facial oil or haircare blend?
Yes, a drop is commonly added to a facial oil or a hair treatment alongside a carrier oil.