The oil is often used in aromatherapy. Some believe it to possess alluring, romance enhancing properties. Ylang Ylang oil is also widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes due to its floral and fruity notes. Natural constituents include formic, valeric, acetic, benzoic, and salicyclic acids.
 
Species: 
Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. fil et Thoms., fam. Annonaceae
Part: 
Flower
Method: 
Steam Distillation
Class: 
Sesquiterpene
Country: 
Madagascar