ex-Cananga Odorata / Huile essentielle de cananga / Aceite Esencial de Cananga / Minyak Kenanga / Cananga Odorata Flower Oil / Phuli Kenanga
Olfactive Profile : Floral, sweet, slightly woody, ylang-ylang like, balsamic
CAS No 93686-30-7; 68606-83-7
EC No 281-092-1
FEMA No 2232
Product Synonyms : minyak kenanga, ylang ylang, Cananga java native, raw bl cananga, phuli kenanga
Cananga oil is an essential oil derived from the flowers of cananga tree, which is native to Asia. It has a sweet, floral and slightly woody aroma
The height of the Cananga tree can make harvesting dangerous, as it can reach several dozen meters
The Cananga blossoms are then hydro-distilled to obtain the essential oil. In perfumery, Cananga essential oil has long been viewed as a less-expensive alternative to the very pricey ylang-ylang essence.
Today, Cananga essential oil has been deemed as having it's own olfactory qualities. It has strong floral character and jasmine and woody facets.
In aromatherapy, this oil is used as an antidepressant and as a sedative. it is also considered to be an aphrosidiac and is believed to stimulate the circulatory system
