Comoros' ylang ylang – the flower that revolutionised perfume

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What does the impoverished Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros have in common with Chanel n°5, one of the world’s most popular perfumes? The answer is ylang ylang — a tropical yellow-flowered tree, sought after for essential oil. Duration: 02:30

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