Extraction Date: Oct 2022
Minimum Shelf Life: 5 Years
Grade: Absolute/Aromatherapy/Fine Perfumery
Plant Part: Flower
Perfume Note: Top
Aroma: Very strong sweet honeyed floral, fruity, with notes of peach and apricot
Blends well with: Lotus Pink, Lotus White, Lime, Orange Sweet, Sandalwood, Rose Otto, Siam Wood (Pemou), Vanilla
Immerse yourself in the rich and tenacious aroma of this luxurious and rare Osmanthus Absolute. It bursts with luscious, sweet, ripe apricot and pear notes that are sure to captivate your senses. As a French perfume mentor once said in Eze, "C'est magnifique!" The fragrance of this Osmanthus Absolute is the most tenacious and sensual that one could ever experience, leaving a lasting impression that is sure to bring a joyful smile to your face.
This exquisite Osmanthus Absolute is not fleeting at all, and even a couple of drops of it in odorless Fractionated Coconut Oil, applied to the top of your hand, can still be smelled after 8 hours. Although it is expensive, the best things in life usually are, and this Osmanthus Absolute is no exception.
This Osmanthus Absolute is perfect for upscale perfume creations, and it can even be used as a single note perfume. When blended with Sandalwood, it produces an elegant sweet floral-fruity, peachy-apricot, creamy and heady, voluptuous aroma that is sure to leave a lasting impression. To make the perfect blend, try mixing it with a few drops of our Sandalwood Mysore; the combination is simply exquisite.
The Osmanthus flowers used in this absolute were grown in China and hexane-free extracted in the perfume capital of the world, Grasse, France. This hexane-free extracted Osmanthus absolute is free of any solvent residue, making it perfect for aromatherapy use.
Osmanthus fragrans is a tree native to southern China, cultivated for its flowers whose apricot-like fragrance is traditionally used to scent tea. In Guangxi, local farmers beat the trees in September and October to collect the small flowers that range in color from pale honey yellow to bright orange. Besides scenting tea, the Chinese have been developing the extraction of Osmanthus blossoms since the 1960s, using solvent extraction methods. The annual production in China totals about 1 ton of concrete, with only one-tenth of that becoming available worldwide as a solvent-extracted absolute. However, this Osmanthus Absolute was created using artisan hexane-free extraction, making it a rare and beautiful creation.
The fragrance of Osmanthus is a strong mental stimulator, sending signals of pleasure and happiness to the brain. This makes it a highly sought-after oil for use in fine and natural perfumes. The aromatherapy properties of Osmanthus fragrans are both soothing and comforting, making it ideal for use in essential oil blends for pain relief, meditation, and yoga. With its long-lasting scent and exquisite aroma, this Osmanthus Absolute is truly a gem among fragrances.
Aromatherapy use: Spiritual, evokes emotional calming, soothing, balancing; meditation, yoga; pain relief blends
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, as a blending ingredient for adding pure essential oil essence to massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: None known