Sensation
A rich, floral blend built around ylang ylang and jasmine, marketed by Young Living for massage and romantic evenings.
How to use it
3–5 drops for a warm, floral atmosphere.
Dilute generously in a carrier oil.
Patch-test first — rich florals can be potent.
In this blend
A rich, floral blend built around ylang ylang and jasmine, with coriander and geranium.
What It’s Designed For
Sensation leans heavily floral, built around ylang ylang and jasmine with supporting coriander and geranium rounding out the profile. Young Living markets it specifically around intimacy and connection, and it’s commonly sold alongside a matching massage oil rather than positioned as an everyday diffuser blend.
The Oils Inside
Ylang ylang, distilled from the flowers of a tropical tree native to Madagascar and Southeast Asia, provides the blend’s rich, sweet floral core — it’s long been used in perfumery for exactly this kind of heavy, exotic floral effect. Jasmine adds an even deeper, more intoxicating floral note (jasmine is among the most labor-intensive flowers to distill, since blossoms are hand-picked at night when their fragrance is strongest). Coriander lends a warm, spicy-green accent, and geranium brightens the top with a rosy note.
When & How People Use It
3–5 drops in a diffuser creates a warm, romantic atmosphere — this is a blend people tend to reach for on a specific occasion rather than as a daily diffuser staple, given how rich and attention-getting the aroma is.
On Skin
Dilute generously in a carrier oil for massage; ylang ylang and jasmine are both potent, so more carrier oil than usual helps keep the aroma pleasant rather than overwhelming a shared space.
Safety Note
As with any rich floral blend, patch-test before broader use, and be mindful that strong florals can trigger headaches in people sensitive to heavy fragrances.
Sourcing Note
As a proprietary floral blend, the named product is the only reliable way to reproduce its intended richness and balance.