Cananga
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of tropical trees native to the Malay Archipelago, certain species of which are the source of ylang-ylang fragrance.
“The perfumer sourced the floral note from cananga oil, distilled from the tree's blossoms.”
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canangium
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