Ylang Ylang essential oil is steam distilled from flowers and produces a very intense aroma. It is popular for skin care, natural perfume, and hair care. It is also a favorite for calming and improving mood. Ylang Ylang Diffuser Blends are a great way to take advantage of all the benefits this oil offers.
Inhaling the powerful, exotic, floral aroma of ylang ylang relaxes the mind and boosts feelings of happiness. There are many ways to use this oil. The most common way of using Ylang Ylang is through a diffuser blend. These blends are created by mixing the essential oil with water and then adding it to a diffuser.
The diffuser will release the scent of the essential oil (or oils) into the air, which can help people feel more relaxed and calm. Diffusing ylang ylang oil can also help to naturally perfume the air. Let's look a little closer at the benefits of ylang ylang for health and wellness.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Diffuser Benefits
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) oil has a very strong scent, 1-2 drops may be all you need, otherwise, it can be overpowering. It is steam distilled from the large golden yellow star-shaped flowers. Ylang ylang oil has a pleasant, mood enhancing scent.
Here are several diffuser benefits for ylang ylang:
- Lower the body’s stress responses
- Encourages feelings of joy and euphoria
- Soothes skin irritations
- Eases physical and emotional tension
- Calms a rapid heartbeat
- Increases feelings of well-being
- Uplifts and calms the mind
What Blends Well with Ylang Ylang?
Ylang Ylang essential oil blends well with:
- Bergamot
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Geranium
- Ginger
- Grapefruit
- Frankincense
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Patchouli
- Sweet Marjoram
- Sweet Orange
- Sandalwood
- Tangerine
- Vetiver
What does ylang ylang essential oil smell like?
The ylang ylang flowers are handpicked early in the morning and distilled immediately to preserve the fragrance. It has been used in some of the most expensive perfumes for its exotic aroma. Ylang ylang is a middle-base note essential oil.
Ylang ylang oil has a strong floral smell that is rich and sweet. It has a reputation as an aphrodisiac, use it in romantic oil blends.
Essential Oil Diffusers Guide
How to Aromatherapy Diffusing Guide with 200+ Diffuser Blends by Jennifer Lane, Loving Essential Oils Owner & Certified Aromatherapist:
10 Ylang Ylang Diffuser Blends
When it comes to essential oils, there are a few popular oils that tend to get all the love. However, there are many other essential oils that have incredible benefits as well. One such oil is ylang ylang. This oil has a sweet, floral scent and offers a variety of benefits for health and wellness. In addition to using ylang ylang oil on its own, you can also create blends with other essential oils to enhance its effects.
Add one of the ylang ylang essential oil recipes below to diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. Turn on the machine and enjoy the aroma. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.
Here are a few recipes for ylang ylang essential oil blends that you can try at home.
1. Just Rest |
Ylang Ylang has calmative and sedative properties. This blend is filled with calming oils that are perfect when you need to relax and get some rest. Try this recipe in a bedtime room spray.Â
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2. Accomplishment |
Ylang Ylang has a lovely sweet scent. Diffuse this oil blend in your home to create an atmosphere of cleanliness and peace.
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3. Opulence |
Ylang ylang scent combinations are abundant, this one with patchouli and pink pepper may be a little unexpected but it is rich and bold.Â
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4. Pretty Relaxed Diffuser Blend |
This cypress, ylang ylang, and lavender blend is great to diffuse after a long day at work or school.Â
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5. Lights Out |
Looking for a nighttime recipe? This blend has some of the most popular sleep essential oils.
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6. Relax, Calm Down Diffuser Recipe |
Inhale this diffusion to diminish emotional and physical tension, let it melt away for a calm and relaxed mind and body.Â
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7. Unwind Essential Oil Blend |
AÂ top choice for meditation and contemplation, or use to unwind after a stressful day.
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8. Strong Women |
Let this trio of oils create harmony throughout the mind, body, and heart.Â
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9. Ylangy Musk |
The intense and exotic fragrance of patchouli blends well with ylang ylang and grapefruit.
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10. Levelheaded Oil Blend |
Lime essential oil has a bright and sparkly aroma. It is like an infusion of energy when inhaled.
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Safety Guidelines
Diffuse 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time, read more about how long to diffuse oils.
It is best not to apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. When using essential oils topically on the skin, be sure to dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil.Â
Using essential oils can improve a person’s emotional, physical, and mental state. For best results, make sure you use pure essential oils and learn how to use them properly.
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