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YLANG-YLANG OIL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Cosmetology
DEF

A yellowish essential oil that has a fine floral odor, is obtained chiefly in the Philippines and on Reunion Island from the flowers of the ilang-ilang tree, and is used in perfume, cosmetics, and soaps.

CONT

Ylang-ylang oil ... A flavoring for beverages, candy, liquors, ice cream.

OBS

Similar to cananga oil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
  • Cosmétologie
DEF

Produit se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide jaune pâle, à odeur suave, utilisé comme thérapeutique (antiseptique, bactéricide), comme aromatisant pour boissons, liqueurs, bonbons, en parfumerie, cosmétologie et savonnerie.

OBS

On précise parfois «ylang-ylang vrai» (tiré de Artabotrys odoratissima) pour le distinguer de l'essence de cananga, ou ylang-ylang courant (tirée de Canangium odorata).

OBS

ylang-ylang : on écrit aussi ilang-ilang.

OBS

Similaire à l'essence de cananga.

Key term(s)
  • ilang-ilang

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
  • Productos de belleza
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