Explore 8 fragrant destinations, from Japan’s cherry blossoms to Madagascar’s ylang-ylang. Immerse yourself in nature’s ...

An ylang-ylang tree produces an average of 3 kilos of flowers a week. During peak months, extraction is done three times a week, with the rest of the week designated as buying days.

I'm standing on the verandah of a small wooden house watching a tiny crested hummingbird hovering over the pink flower of a banana. The sweet scent of yellow ylang-ylang flowers drifts from a nearby ...