Ylang-Ylang is a tropical plant utilized for its flowers and potent essential oil. Fruity, flowery, and rich to smell, ylang-ylang has been used as a top note in Chanel No. 5, and is commonly used in aromatherapy. The benefits of ylang-ylang are vast and include: promote healthy sleep, ease stress and anxiety, reduce depression and build a positive mindset, and lower blood pressure. But, it's ylang-ylang's ability to act as a natural aphrodisiac for which it is best known.