Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical tree: An evergreen Asian tree (Cananga odorata) cultivated in tropical regions for its fragrant flowers.
   • A fragrant oil: The essential oil extracted from the flowers of this tree, used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
   • The fragrant flower: The greenish-yellow, aromatic flower of the ylang-ylang tree.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (referring to the tree):
  • The garden was filled with the scent of the ylang-ylang.
  • They planted a ylang-ylang near the patio.
• Noun (referring to the oil or scent):
  • This perfume contains a note of ylang-ylang.
  • She uses ylang-ylang oil for relaxation.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical context: In botanical or horticultural writing, specifically refers to the species .
  • The study focused on the cultivation of Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang.
• Commercial/Industrial context: The term is frequently used in the cosmetics, perfume, and aromatherapy industries to denote the essential oil.
  • The company sources its ylang-ylang from sustainable farms in the Comoros.

Variants and Related Words

• Cananga odorata: The scientific name for the ylang-ylang tree.
• Ylang-ylang oil / Ylang-ylang essential oil: The distilled product from the flowers.
• Ilang-ilang: An alternate spelling, reflecting the Tagalog origin of the word.

Synonyms

• Perfume tree: A common name for the ylang-ylang tree, highlighting its use.
• Cananga: A shortened form of its scientific name, sometimes used in trade.

Related Phrases

• Note of ylang-ylang: A phrase used in perfumery to describe the fragrance component.
  • The base notes of the scent feature sandalwood and a hint of ylang-ylang.
• Ylang-ylang complete / extra: Grading terms for the essential oil based on distillation stages, with "extra" being the highest quality from the first distillation.
  • For therapeutic use, ylang-ylang extra is often recommended.

Noun

1. evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental