Our perfumes containing Osmanthus

Osmanthus fragrans, fam. Oleaceae is a flower native to China that is valued for its delicate fruity-floral apricot aroma.

It is especially valued as an additive for tea and other beverages in the far east.

While the flowers of Osmanthus range from silver-white (var. latifolius Mak.) to gold-orange (var. thunbergii Mak.) to reddish (var. aurantiacus Mak.), the extract (alcohol absolute) is usually prepared from the gold-orange flowers.

Osmanthus absolute is very expensive and accordingly is used in only the most valuable perfumes.

It does help reduce stress and has anti-depressant qualities too.