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Ylang-Ylang in perfumery
Ylang-Ylang essence is obtained by distilling its flowers. Depending on the frequency of distillation, different grades of Ylang-Ylang essence are obtained. The fresh Ylang-Ylang flower is distilled with water in stills which extract the essential oil of Ylang-Ylang divided into several fractions. The duration of the Ylang-Ylang distillation is between 12 and 20 hours. On the other hand, the fractions obtained in the first two hours are the best essences of Ylang-Ylang. The still gradually fills Ylang-Ylang flowers according to the heating, the filling is carried out approximately every three hours.
The essence of Ylang-Ylang obtained is available in Extra normal, Extra Superieur and Première reserved for fine perfumery,in Second and Third for the design of cosmetics, soaps and detergents. 100 kg of Ylang-Ylang flowers are needed to obtain 2 kg of essence. Its scent is very persistent with a feeling of nail polish. We then notice the smell of powder, fruit, spices, flowers and a little leather. Ylang-Ylang essence is used to replace or supplement jasmine in floral accords..
Some perfumes designed with Ylang-Ylang
The feminine perfume Chant d'Arômes by Guerlain was launched in 1965, it contains Ylang-Ylang. It starts with an airy honeysuckle appearance. In its heart, flowery accords of jasmine, gardenia and Ylang-Ylang make the fragrance more classic. Its base is both soft and woody with vetiver and sandalwood. Chant d'Arômes is the expression of the scent of a spring bouquet containing Ylang-Ylang. With a charming spirit, Jean-Paul Guerlain had created this perfume with a subtle Ylang-Ylang accord for his fiancée. J'adore by Dior is one of the best-selling feminine fragrances in France. It is a composition of floral notes including rose, tuberose, jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, iris, white musk, among others.
The Ylang-Ylang it contains is enveloping. It is a fragrance that is both simple and sophisticated. It is the best meeting between traditional and modern techniques. The materials used including Ylang-Ylang are combined with intelligence. J'Adore embodies sensuality and opulence while remaining wise. The feminine scent Cinéma Scénario d'été by Yves Saint Laurent also includes a hint of Ylang-Ylang. Launched in 2008, it is a timeless and refined floral fragrance with tangy and fruity scents. Mandarin, lime and orange are its top notes. We find Ylang-Ylang in its heart notes with jasmine and amaryllis. Amber, musk and peach are its base notes.
Ylang-Ylang softens the intensity of lime. This perfume is made for a discreet seduction. A fragrance that is both simple and sophisticated. It is the best meeting between traditional and modern techniques. The materials used including Ylang-Ylang are combined with intelligence. J'Adore embodies sensuality and opulence while remaining wise. The feminine scent Cinéma Scénario d'été by Yves Saint Laurent also includes a hint of Ylang-Ylang. Launched in 2008, it is a timeless and refined floral fragrance with tangy and fruity scents. Mandarin, lime and orange are its top notes. We find Ylang-Ylang in its heart notes with jasmine and amaryllis. Amber, musk and peach are its base notes.
