Osmanthus Absolute China

Our 100% pure and natural osmanthus absolute comes from osmanthus fragrans, native to China. Delicate, golden osmanthus flowers, on bushes lining the paddy fields of China, give off a surprisingly powerful scent. They open to release their rich, elegant fragrance, one that is at once appetizing and sensual, fruity and floral.

Osmanthus is native to China’s Chunking, Hsintu, and Chengtu regions. In the 17th century, osmanthus spread to Japan, Europe, and North America. The largest osmanthus plantations are in China, where the delicate flowers are gathered in December. Harvesting should be done the day the blooms open, as they fade quickly. To preserve the blooms for longer periods, the flowers are soaked in brine for several weeks before being transformed into concrete, then absolute.