What is Ylang-Ylang?<\/h2>\n
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Sure it smells good, but what exactly is ylang-ylang? And how do you even pronounce it? Well, before ylang-ylang (pronounced EE-lang EE-lang) goes through the process of becoming a perfume or an essential oil, it lives out its fragrant youth as a yellow star-shaped flower. This flower is found on the tropical Cananga tree, native to India, the Philippines, Malaysia and other countries surrounding the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n
Though ylang-ylang looks and smells gorgeous, we need to be careful about where we use it. If you have a pet, you might want to keep the exotic scent far away from your home as it\u2019s considered toxic to our furry friends. So if you’re a dog or cat parent looking for a fragrance to add to your diffuser, we recommend doing some extra research on the best essential oils for pets beforehand.<\/p>\n
Ylang-Ylang Scent Benefits<\/h2>\n
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Long before diffusers and eau de parfum<\/a> bottles made contact with the liquidized flower, ylang-ylang was stealing the show as a natural remedy. Healers in the Philippines used the oil as a way to treat infected bites, burns and cuts. Victorian England enjoyed it as the main ingredient in Macassar oil, a hair pomade made in the Molucca Islands. Today, the oil can be found as the centerpiece within the relaxing practice of aromatherapy.<\/p>\n Please consult with your doctor before using ylang-ylang oil as a home remedy if you have any questions.<\/p>\n In aromatherapy settings, the smell of ylang-ylang oil soothes tension, anxiety, stress, sleepiness and sadness. Studies have also found that when people smell ylang-ylang while having a panic attack, it calms their rapid heartbeats, reduces their blood pressure, and eases shock. Pair it with a nice massage and it\u2019s as if all your troubles melt away.<\/p>\n Ylang-ylang has been known to both balance out and regulate the production of oil in both your hair and skin. Incorporating the fragrant oil into your hair oil blend and rubbing it onto your scalp stimulates your hair follicles and encourages hair growth! The scent\u2019s calming effects also play a major role, as stress levels can also affect your hair\u2019s health.<\/p>\n When submerged within the smell of a diffused ylang-ylang oil, it\u2019s impossible to not be happy. The sweetness of the smell is known to bring people out of a depression funk as well as elevating someone\u2019s bad mood.<\/p>\n Speaking of elevating moods, ylang-ylang oil\u2019s scent is also said to affect emotional balance and hormonal systems. In fact, ylang-ylang is believed to be the most powerful essential oil aphrodisiac as it affects sexual energy and creates an air of sensuality. Basically, ylang-ylang smells like a good time!<\/p>\n So now that we know that the smell of ylang-ylang is basically a magical potion for all things positivity, how soon can we spray the fragrance<\/a> all over ourselves? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered with this list of our top five ylang-ylang perfumes.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $69.99 for 2.7oz<\/p>\n Launched in 2018, this long lasting fragrance is both sweet and savory. The perfume is presented in a sculptured bottle with a golden serpent wrapped around the top.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Coconut, vanilla<\/a>, peach<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Ylang-ylang, popcorn, orange blossom<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Amberwood, sandalwood, white musk<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $58.45 for 2.7oz<\/p>\n Classic, sensual and powerful, Nina Perfume by Nina Ricci was released in 1987 and is still a date-night staple to this day.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Orange blossom, basil, peach<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Ylang-ylang, West Indian bay, jasmine<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $21.16 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n Developed in 1993, Nicole Miller collaborated with Xavier Renard to create her sweet and spicy namesake fragrance.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Peach, plum, coriander<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Tuberose, ylang-ylang, orchid<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Vanilla, amber, cedar<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $119.99 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n Emulating the smell of tropical flowers at sunset, this 2006 perfume is an amorous mix of floral and woody accords.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Jasmine, daisy, rose<\/a><\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Frangipani, tiare, ylang-ylang<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Vanilla, sandalwood, amber<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $135 for 2.5oz<\/p>\n We saved the best for last! Released to the world in 1921, Chanel No. 5 was considered a favorite of the great Marilyn Monroe. Sophisticated and delicate, this fragrance is still the best-selling perfume world wide.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Ylang-ylang, bergamot<\/a>, lemon<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Rose, lily-of -the-valley, jasmine<\/a><\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Amber, patchouli, sandalwood<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t worry boys, we haven\u2019t forgotten about you. There\u2019s plenty of intoxicating ylang-ylang colognes<\/a> to go around. To get you started, here\u2019s a list of the top five.<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $203.60 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n This fragrance for the sophisticated yet adventurous man was officially launched in 2002. This cologne flawlessly executes being woody and floral without overpowering the senses.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Bergamot, mandarin orange, plum<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Incense, vetiver, patchouli<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $98.77 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n Who says you have to pick between a scent that’s refined and one that\u2019s more masculine? With Annick Goutal\u2019s Eau D\u2019hadrien Cologne released in 1981, you get the best of both worlds. Not to mention, this fragrance is the 2008 winner of the FiFi Award Hall of Fame!<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Ylang-ylang, aldehydes<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Cypress<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $119.99 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n This unisex cologne breaks down gender barriers one spritz at a time. Released in 2003 from Italian perfume house Acqua di Parma, the cologne has hints of citrus and light floral notes, making it perfect for everyday use.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Lemon, bergamot, orange<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Jasmine, ylang-ylang, chocolate<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Patchouli, cedarwood, oakmoss<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $292.31 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n Bright and refreshing, this 2007 cologne transports the wearer immediately to the oceanfront of tropics.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> White bergamot, Sicilian mandarin, Jamaican lime<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Ylang-ylang, hibiscus, ginger<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Sugar cane, white rum, musk<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $82.79 for 3.4oz<\/p>\n Floral and fruity<\/a> belongs to the boys, as proven by English Laundry in 2013. This sweet yet masculine cologne is the perfect complement to any spring and summer time<\/a> day wear.<\/p>\n Top notes:<\/strong> Bergamot, lime, orange<\/p>\n Heart notes:<\/strong> Jasmine, ylang-ylang<\/p>\n Base notes:<\/strong> Cedar, brown sugar<\/p>\n Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n If you become somewhat of a collector of all things that smell of ylang-ylang after today, we won\u2019t blame you. A connoisseur has to start somewhere, so go check out our supply of discount perfumes<\/a> and get that ylang-ylang menagerie started!<\/p>\n Sources:<\/strong> New Directions Aromatics<\/a> | The Healthy<\/a> | Atlantic Institute and Aromatherapy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If we asked you to describe what ylang-ylang smells like with ten seconds on the clock, how well would you do? It\u2019s okay if you barely get a word out, the proper description of this scent has been evading even the most professional waft-and-sniffers for years. 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Five Best Ylang-Ylang Scented Perfumes<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n1. Pure Xs Perfume by Paco Rabanne<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Nina Perfume by Nina Ricci<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Nicole Miller Perfume by Nicole Miller<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Songes Perfume by Annick Goutal<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Chanel No. 5 Perfume by Chanel<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nFive Best Ylang-Ylang Scented Colognes<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n1. Amouage Silver Cologne by Amouage<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Eau D’hadrien Cologne by Annick Goutal<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Acqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta Cologne by Acqua Di Parma<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Virgin Island Water Cologne by Creed<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Tahitian Waters Cologne by English Laundry<\/h3>\n
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