Ylang Ylang Purse SprayThe Scent: A bold exotic floral. slightly spicy and a staple in the perfumer's palette. The Inspiration: The ylang ylang tree grows in low lying tropical areas of several countries stretching from India southwards and eastwards to the northern parts of Australia. The Story: It is known by different names in different countries, however it is from the Tagalog language of the Philippines that the tree came to be known as ylang ylang, or more correctly