| Scientific Name | Cananga odorata |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Certification | Certified organic cultivation since 2019 |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested; year-round |
| Processing | Gentle distillation of fresh flowers within six hours of harvesting |
| Terroir | Nosy Be, Madagascar |
| Origin | Sourced directly from a farm with its own distillery and sustainable cultivation and processing methods |
| Aroma | very aromatic, spicy, sweet, intensely floral, heavy |
| Effect | calming, relaxing, grounding, mood-lifting |
| Allergens | Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Limonene |
The ylang ylang trees used for this essential oil grow under controlled organic conditions on the island of Nosy Be in the tropical north of Madagascar. With its oceanic climate, tropical temperatures and mineral soils, the region offers optimal growing conditions. This allows the trees to develop their natural aromatic compounds, such as benzyl acetate and germacrene, in a harmonious balance. The flowers are gently harvested by hand throughout the year and carefully distilled with steam using a gently, sustainable process. This essential oil is distilled within six hours to retain as many natural substances as possible. As a 2nd fraction essential oil, it contains slightly volatile and heavier floral aromas with a slightly deeper and slightly sweeter aroma than 1st fraction essential oil. The experience of the producers and their passion for sustainable cultivation and harvesting are reflected in this essential oil.
This essential oil is sourced from a renowned and certified producer based in Valréas in northern Provence, France. The company was founded in 1980 and owns several essential oil plantations and farms all over the world. The origin and quality of the plants are well documented, and the company ensures that the highest standards are maintained and works professionally and passionately to produce excellent essential oils.
The oils are produced from freshly harvested plant materials via steam distillation. The experienced producers use a very gentle distillation method with low water pressure, which allows for the near complete extraction of the plants' valuable phytochemicals. Their products are certified organic according to French EcoCert standards.
Ylang ylang trees thrive in tropical and subtropical forests from India to Australia, as well as islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, including Comoros and Madagascar. These exotic plants belong to the family of annonaceous plants (Annonaceae). The sprawling tree, which grows up to 20m high, has pendulous, curved branches, with medium to dark green leaves. In autumn, it produces hanging clusters of highly fragrant yellow flowers that contain the plant's special aromas. The essential oil is distilled in six stages, producing different distillates (Extra Superieur, Extra, I, II, III, Complete) each with a different aroma. In addition, there is an ylang ylang VOP 'Very Old Process', which represents the original distillation of this oil.
The exotic, sweet aroma conveys an enveloping feeling of love and security, and is used to relax.
