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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For a boost of energy in a bottle, look no further than this perfume mist, which has notes of warm sand, tuberose, ylang-ylang, and dry creamy vanilla.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The spa-channeling fragrance melds notes of ylang-ylang, lemon, and eucalyptus with plant and flower essences.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil Research has found that ylang-ylang essential oil may help with scalp psoriasis.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
And while Santa Maria Novella has been importing exotic ingredients such as ylang-ylang, a native of the Philippines, since the glory days of Venice and Florence, Perris is particularly excited by what can be found on his own doorstep.
—Robert Johnston, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The spa-channeling fragrance melds notes of ylang-ylang, lemon, and eucalyptus with plant and flower essences.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil Research has found that ylang-ylang essential oil may help with scalp psoriasis.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
And while Santa Maria Novella has been importing exotic ingredients such as ylang-ylang, a native of the Philippines, since the glory days of Venice and Florence, Perris is particularly excited by what can be found on his own doorstep.
—Robert Johnston, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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