ylang-ylang
noun
variants
or less commonly ilang-ilang
1
: a tree (Cananga odorata) of the custard-apple family that is native to the Malay Archipelago, the Philippines, and adjacent areas and has very fragrant greenish-yellow flowers
2
: a perfume distilled from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree
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This luxurious treatment aims to revitalize the skin while immersing you in the comforting aromas of wild cedar, ylang-ylang, and a delicate touch of clove.
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Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
These calming bath salts, a blend of Himalayan pink salt crystals, floral ylang-ylang, and natural vanilla, create an aromatherapy effect that soothes both body and mind.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
The new fragrance also incorporates neroli, which gives it a sunny, sparkling quality, as well as white musk and ylang-ylang.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
Dior’s marque women’s fragrance balances floral with fruity featuring fragrant notes of ylang-ylang, Turkish Damascus rose, jasmine grandiflorum and Indian jasmine sambac.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2024
Ever-special Grasse tuberose, from Chanel's fields in the south of France, has been reimagined in this floral which is rounded out with jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and berries to create its captivating scent.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
The coconut and ylang-ylang in Soleil Blanc add a lush, tropical vibe that complements the citrus and floral notes of Portofino ’97.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
Layering the solar notes of ylang-ylang and vanilla in Joyphoria with the richness of the rose of Love Frequency creates the ultimate combination.
—Marie Lodi, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
This fresh solar fragrance combines notes of rosemary, wild lemon, starfruit, banana blossom, ylang-ylang, and coconut milk, creating an aromatic bouquet reminiscent of a dreamy island escape.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
These calming bath salts, a blend of Himalayan pink salt crystals, floral ylang-ylang, and natural vanilla, create an aromatherapy effect that soothes both body and mind.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
The new fragrance also incorporates neroli, which gives it a sunny, sparkling quality, as well as white musk and ylang-ylang.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
Dior’s marque women’s fragrance balances floral with fruity featuring fragrant notes of ylang-ylang, Turkish Damascus rose, jasmine grandiflorum and Indian jasmine sambac.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2024
Ever-special Grasse tuberose, from Chanel's fields in the south of France, has been reimagined in this floral which is rounded out with jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and berries to create its captivating scent.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
The coconut and ylang-ylang in Soleil Blanc add a lush, tropical vibe that complements the citrus and floral notes of Portofino ’97.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
Layering the solar notes of ylang-ylang and vanilla in Joyphoria with the richness of the rose of Love Frequency creates the ultimate combination.
—Marie Lodi, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
This fresh solar fragrance combines notes of rosemary, wild lemon, starfruit, banana blossom, ylang-ylang, and coconut milk, creating an aromatic bouquet reminiscent of a dreamy island escape.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
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