ylang-ylang
noun
variants
or less commonly ilang-ilang
1
: a tree (Cananga odorata) of the custard-apple family that is native to the Malay Archipelago, the Philippines, and adjacent areas and has very fragrant greenish-yellow flowers
2
: a perfume distilled from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree
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During his tours to ylang-ylang plantations and essential oil distilleries, Rasambainarivo shows travelers the intricate process of flower harvesting and distillation.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Rose fragrances and ylang-ylang can lull you to sleep too.
—Miranda Silva, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
There are Basquiat ski helmets, Basquiat wristwatches, and a Basquiat candle, which smells of ylang-ylang and smoked tea.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Velvet Sun is a solar scent that feels like a warm day at the beach with sparkling notes of coconut water, ylang-ylang and bergamot.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Rose fragrances and ylang-ylang can lull you to sleep too.
—Miranda Silva, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
There are Basquiat ski helmets, Basquiat wristwatches, and a Basquiat candle, which smells of ylang-ylang and smoked tea.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Velvet Sun is a solar scent that feels like a warm day at the beach with sparkling notes of coconut water, ylang-ylang and bergamot.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ylang-ylang
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“Ylang-ylang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ylang-ylang. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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