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ylang-ylang
[ ee-lahng-ee-lahng ]
noun
- an aromatic tree, Cananga odorata, of the annona family, native to the Philippines, Java, etc., having fragrant, drooping flowers that yield a volatile oil used in perfumery.
- the oil or perfume.
ylang-ylang
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noun
- an aromatic Asian tree, Cananga odorata (or Canangium odoratum ), with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil: family Annonaceae
- the oil obtained from this tree, used in perfumery
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of ylang-ylang1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of ylang-ylang1
Example Sentences
At certain times, the Mounts’ pale yellow ylang-ylang, a flowering tree from the Philippines, spritzes the air with a powerful scent that has made Chanel No. 5 a favorite of generations of women.
Simply named “Whitney,†the scent features notes of pear and citrus, balanced by gardenia, ylang-ylang and jasmine.
It also carries aloe water, Nigerian hibiscus flower, rose oil and ylang-ylang oil to help hydrate the skin.
In 1993, a perfume by Bijan was named DNA and included geranium, rosemary, ylang-ylang, mint and bergamot as its top notes.
I stammered nervously as I introduced him to Mother, who was blending bergamot and ylang-ylang, clicking her fingers to test the proportions.
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