Ylang Ylang I Supérieur

Ylang Ylang I is an opulent floral material with a luminous, tropical character.

Its first impression is richly petalled and solar, lifted by spicy-fruity brightness before settling into a soft, creamy and balsamic warmth.

This contrast gives the oil unusual range. It can feel lavish and sensual in a full floral bouquet, yet it can also soften sharper structures, round dry woods and introduce a glowing floral curve to modern amber compositions.

Ylang Ylang can suggest petals warmed by humid air, yet its beauty is not confined to an overtly tropical style.

Handled with restraint, it becomes a sophisticated source of floral volume, golden warmth and sensual continuity.

Odour profile

The odour is richly floral, combining jasmine-like petals with sweet fruit, gentle spice and a soft balsamic background.

This is a generous but layered impression, with enough brightness for the floral heart to retain movement rather than becoming simply heavy or sweet.

The opening carries a bright floral immediacy with an almost nectar-like richness.

Fruity and spicy details animate the petals, giving the material movement and preventing its creamy character from feeling static.

Beneath the immediate floral sweetness, quieter woody and balsamic nuances provide contrast. Their presence gives the flower a more dimensional setting, offering an interesting balance between fresh petals, warm spice and a softly shaded background.

Using Ylang Ylang in perfumery

Ylang Ylang can give density and movement to jasmine, tuberose and orange-flower accords, or provide a creamy floral bridge into sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk.

In smaller proportions it can enrich rose, muguet and exotic-fruit themes without becoming the dominant flower.

In a white-floral composition, it can broaden the heart and soften the transition between brilliant top notes and a warmer base.

Alongside rose or muguet effects, smaller amounts can add body, colour and an intriguing exotic inflection.

Its creamy warmth also works beautifully in solar, beach-inspired and skin-like fragrances, where it can connect coconut, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

In darker formulas, it can bring a golden floral contrast to patchouli, resins and spice.

Creative pairings

Explore Ylang Ylang with bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, tuberose, rose, neroli, benzyl acetate, clove, sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla and soft musks.

It is a compelling choice for solar florals, modern amber compositions and warm, skin-like bouquets.

For a luminous direction, consider citrus, neroli, jasmine, tuberose and radiant musks.

For a richer interpretation, explore sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla and soft spice, preserving enough brightness for the flower to remain vivid and dimensional.

Product specification.

CAS No: 8006-81-3
Odour Description (decreasing): Floral, Sweet, Jasmine-like, Fruity, Spicy, Balsamic, Woody
Odour Strength: Medium
Usage: Full floral bouquets, floral-fruity hearts, soft balsamic accords and warm woody compositions.
Typical Use Percentage: 0.1% – 0.3%
Substantivity: 319 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Flash Point: 70 °C
Synonyms: Ylang Ylang Oil I; Ylang Ylang First
Name: Ylang Ylang
Molecular Formula: N/A UVCB Substance
Molecular Weight: N/A UVCB Substance
IFRA: Refer to latest IFRA guidelines and product-specific IFRA certificate for safe use levels.

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318 Causes serious eye damage.
• H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

• P261 Avoid breathing vapour or dust.
• P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
• P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
• P302/352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P305/351/338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P333/313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.

Important: For professional formulation use. Review the Safety Data Sheet before handling, storage or use.