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Osmanthus

Osmanthus is a delicate, complex floral note with a unique fruity-apricot character. It offers a soft, sweet aroma with nuanced layers of peach, leather, and subtle tea-like undertones. The scent is simultaneously delicate and rich, with a luminous and slightly exotic quality that ranges from fresh and fruity to warm and sensual.
Origin and Extraction
Osmanthus is a flowering plant native to Asia, particularly China and Japan, where it is known as 'guihua'. The essential oil is typically extracted through solvent extraction or enfleurage, capturing the delicate fragrance of the small, fragrant flowers of the Osmanthus shrub. The flowers are hand-picked and processed to preserve their complex aromatic profile.
History and Culture
In Chinese culture, osmanthus has deep symbolic significance, associated with love, romance, and good fortune. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, with the flowers used to flavor teas, wines, and desserts. In perfumery, it gained prominence in the late 20th century, becoming a prized ingredient in niche and luxury fragrances, particularly in Asian-inspired perfume compositions.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Osmanthus contains complex chemical compounds including linalool, phenylethyl alcohol, and various terpenes that contribute to its unique scent profile. The primary aromatic compounds responsible for its characteristic fruity-floral smell include benzyl acetate and methyl anthranilate, which create the distinctive peachy-apricot nuance.

Fragrances with Osmanthus

Product shot of Ylop by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Ylop

6.8/10(4)
GourmandFruity

Sweet Fruity Osmanthus

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of 17 Nandan Road by Ulrich Lang New York

Ulrich Lang New York

17 Nandan Road

8.9/10(5)
CitrusFloral

Citrus-osmanthus garden freshness.

Sample from €9

€125100ml
Product shot of Dolce Sonata by Sospiro

Sospiro

Dolce Sonata

6.5/10(2)
FruityFloral

Sweet Fruity & Floral Melody

Sample from €9

€276100ml
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Product shot of Violet Venom by Gritti

Gritti

Violet Venom

6/10(2)
FloralWoody

A soft, haunting floral.

Sample from €9

€260100ml
Premium
Product shot of Shem by Nishane

Nishane

Shem

LeatheryFloral

Luminous rose meets bold leather.

Sample from €29

€55550ml
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Product shot of Pomelo Oolong by d'Annam

d'Annam

Pomelo Oolong

TeaCitrus

Refreshing Pomelo Tea

Sample unavailable

€16050ml
Product shot of The Queen of Sheba by Attar Collection

Attar Collection

The Queen of Sheba

7.5/10(2)
FloralPowdery

Royal Oriental Elegance

Sample from €9

€165100ml
Product shot of Let's Pretend by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Let's Pretend

FruitySpicy

Fruity-Spicy Elegance

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Tyrannosaurus Rex by Zoologist

Zoologist

Tyrannosaurus Rex

9.1/10(16)
SmokyWoody

Prehistoric smoky leather.

Sample from €9

€24060ml
Product shot of Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli

Maison Crivelli

Tubéreuse Astrale

9.9/10(7)
FloralLeathery

Starry Tuberose & Leather

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Mango Aoud by Gritti

Gritti

Mango Aoud

6.3/10(6)
FruityGourmand

Mango, vanilla, and oud fusion.

Sample from €9

€245100ml
Product shot of Power Self by Initio

Initio

Power Self

7.8/10(9)
WoodyFloral

Woody Floral Musk

Sample from €9

€28090ml
Product shot of Vêpres Siciliennes by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Vêpres Siciliennes

5.3/10(3)
FloralFruity

Mediterranean elegance in bloom.

Sample from €9

€23575ml
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Product shot of 1872 for Women by Clive Christian

Clive Christian

1872 for Women

5/10(1)
CitrusFloral

Citrus-floral luxury, timeless.

Sample from €19

€36050ml
Product shot of Counterplay by Mind Games

Mind Games

Counterplay

8/10(3)
FruityFloral

Juicy Melon & Floral Warmth

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Product shot of Rosa Centifolia by J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

Rosa Centifolia

2/10(1)
FloralWoody

Bold modern rose meets dark woods.

Sample from €9

€209100ml
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Product shot of Eau Coeur by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Eau Coeur

7/10(3)
FloralWoody

Floral Heart, Woody Soul

Sample from €14

€27550ml
Product shot of Lionora by Mind Games

Mind Games

Lionora

8/10(5)
FruityFloral

Creamy apricot-iced tea fusion

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Premium
Product shot of Samar by Widian

Widian

Samar

8.5/10(2)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Smoky Elegance

Sample from €14

€25550ml
Product shot of Opuluxe by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Opuluxe

7/10(3)
SpicyWoody

Bold spices, leather opulence.

Sample from €9

€320100ml
Product shot of Solar Flair by Ojar

Ojar

Solar Flair

8.9/10(7)
FloralGourmand

Sunny Honey & Osmanthus

Sample from €9

€200100ml
Product shot of Firewater by Jorum Studio

Jorum Studio

Firewater

8/10(1)
SmokyWoody

Smoky citrus & charred timber.

Sample from €9

€15050ml
Product shot of Midas Touch by Argos

Argos

Midas Touch

7/10(1)
FloralResinous

Opulent Golden Floral & Resin

Sample from €9

€395100ml
Product shot of Herod by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Herod

6/10(5)
SmokySpicy

Warm Spicy Tobacco

Sample from €9

€21575ml
Product shot of Oajan by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Oajan

9.1/10(12)
GourmandSpicy

Warm Spicy Honey

Sample from €9

€275125ml
Product shot of Carlisle by Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly

Carlisle

7/10(6)
SpicyGourmand

Warm Spicy Apple

Sample from €9

€310125ml
Premium
Product shot of Nefs by Nishane

Nishane

Nefs

9.3/10(3)
SpicyGourmand

Luxe oriental honey-oud fusion.

Sample from €29

€55550ml
Product shot of Jany by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Jany

8.5/10(24)
GourmandSpicy

Cozy apple pie in a bottle.

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Ambre Chromatique by Maison Crivelli

Maison Crivelli

Ambre Chromatique

6.8/10(5)
AmberSpicy

Vibrant & Spicy Amber

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Panda by Zoologist

Zoologist

Panda

7/10(3)
FloralGreen

Fresh Apple & Earthy Bamboo

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Premium
Product shot of Ajyal by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Ajyal

7.9/10(17)
FruityAquatic

Fresh Fruity Oriental

Sample from €14

€25550ml
Product shot of La Belle Hélène by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

La Belle Hélène

7/10(3)
FruityFloral

Juicy pear meets powdery iris in a sophisticated chypre embrace.

Sample from €9

€23575ml
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Product shot of Swedish Leather Limited Edition by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Swedish Leather Limited Edition

LeatheryWoody

Rugged Nordic Leather

Sample unavailable

€410100ml
Product shot of Otimo by Pernoire

Pernoire

Otimo

9/10(3)
GourmandSpicy

Boozy spice meets praline warmth

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Premium
Product shot of Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Hanuman

2/10(1)
CitrusFloral

Fresh Floral Citrus

Sample unavailable

€1,080100ml
Product shot of Encore du Temps by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Encore du Temps

7/10(4)
FloralTea

A Flower in a Cup of Tea

Sample from €9

€220100ml