Ylang-ylang from the Comoros

Ylang-ylang of the Comoros, a resource that generates the most subtle perfumes and income for poor households. The sector plays a crucial role in the economy of the Comoros but is not well known. Ylang-ylang cultivation is easy to manage and simple to renew. It grows quickly. In natural conditions, the plant blooms from the second year onwards and this for several years with the possibility of renewing the plantation. Ylang-ylang appears then as a renewable resource contrary to the resources of fossil origin like oil. Currently, large new production areas such as Jimilime, Kangani, Hajoho, Bimbini in Anjouan, and Hamba in Moheli, produce significant quantities of quality. High quality essences are produced with professionalism in Moheli in the Union of Comoros. 24 distillers are operational in Hamba. Pure and natural quality essences are produced there. They have what to incite my determination and my commitment for the protection of this sector.