Cananga Odorata - Ylang-ylang - Rare Tropical Plant Tree Seeds (10) You are purchasing 10 of these rare seeds: Cananga Odorata - Ylang-Ylang / Chanel #5 Known as the ylang-ylang or Chanel #5 perfume tree, this a wonderfully fragrant specimen known for the essential fragrant oil derived from its flowers for perfumes and aromatherapy. It is a fast-growing tree, preferring acidic soils reminiscent of its native, tropical origins. Its flower is distinctively long and drooping, In temperate climates, it can be greenhouse-cultivated. The clusters of its black fruit are very attractive to birds. In Indonesia, its blossoms are spread on newlywed couples' beds. In the Philippines, its flowers are used in leis for women or to adorn religious icons.