Comoros' ylang ylang - the flower that revolutionised perfume

Keep up-to-date with the latest news, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/AFP-subscribe 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 Follow AFP English on Facebook:   / afpnewsenglish   Latest news on AFP English Twitter:   / afp   Share your top stories on Google+ http://bit.ly/AFP-Gplus