Ylang Ylang, Very Fine Indeed

Written By: Mollie Jensen

I sometimes feel like a broken record when asked how to sweeten up a natural perfume blend. My answer about 90% of the time: just a touch of Ylang Ylang. The thing about this ultra-sweet and heady flower is that it takes such a small amount in any blend to give a punch of sugar, even if your blend isn't particularly floral. A little bit really goes a long, long way.

Now not all Ylang Ylang is alike, and for those more candy-like blends I usually recommend our Y l a n g Y l a n g I - O r g a n i c, but in this article I'm highlighting my fast-growing favorite, our Y l a n g Y l a n g , F i n e - O r g a n i c. What makes this refined little lady so fine? She's distilled using the VOP (Very Old Process) method over a 6-7 hour period, rendering a full-spectrum "complete" oil, instead of the usual 20-24 hour distillation where all of the fractions are separated into Ylang Ylang Extra, and I, II and III.

Our Ylang Ylang, Fine - Organic is truly a fine perfumer's delight. Delicate, yet with stamina, this flower with power evokes the lusciousness of a sun-soaked tropical forest. The voluptuous nature of this oil lends to its use as an aid to sensuality, and it's well-known for helping encourage a relaxed and uninhibited ambiance. Use it in blends that need a touch of refined sweetness, or up front to make a bold floral statement.

Be My Valentine Blend

Here is a little recipe right in time for Valentine’s Day. It can be blended into carrier oil or alcohol, whatever your preference. This recipe makes approximately 1 ml of pure essential oil, so add an additional 4 ml of carrier oil or alcohol for a 20% strength natural perfume. It contains both flowers and chocolate to celebrate in style, and all of the oils used in this blend are said to have an sensuality enhancing effects. Enjoy!

20 drops B e r g a m o t -O r g a n i c

10 drops Y l a n g Y l a n g , F i n e - O r g a n i c

6 drops P e p p e r , B l a c k - O r g a n i c

6 drops A m y r i s

2 drops C o c o a A b s o l u t e - O r g a n i c

Please note: Cocoa Absolute can leave tiny dark particles in the blend, so we suggest putting your perfume in a dark or opaque bottle instead of clear.

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Ylang Ylang, Very Fine Indeed

Be My Valentine Blend

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