Osmanthus is a flower that has a sweet, fruity-floral aroma reminiscent of ripe peaches or apricot and faint leathery and green notes. It is used as a tisane for its flavoring value and is also a popular ingredient in perfumes and skincare products. Here are some details about osmanthus scent, product ingredients, and positive and negative aspects:
Scent
- Osmanthus has a sweet, fruity-floral aroma reminiscent of ripe peaches or apricot and faint leathery and green notes.
- It can be used as a musky base, to impart fruity notes, or as a leathery note.
- Osmanthus is powerful and has a wonderful effect in a fragrance.
- According to Jennifer Peace Rhind in her book Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, the aroma of Osmanthus Absolute is very soothing, comforting, uplifting inspiring feelings of happiness and joy, making it a popular choice for meditation, yoga, and spiritual work.
Product Ingredients
- Osmanthus Absolute Oil is certified USDA organic and 100% pure and natural therapeutic grade.
- Osmanthus Absolute Oil is suitable for cosmetic application and is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. It does not contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants, or UV filters.
- Osmanthus Absolute Oil is cruelty-free and free of animal testing. It contains no animal ingredients or animal by-products, and it does not come in contact with any animal products during storage and transportation.
- Osmanthus Base is a complex fragrance developed to mimic or reinterpret a single note, inspired by nature or fantasy. It reproduces all facets of osmanthus, including the floral, honeyed apricot/plum, woody, lactonic/waxy, animalic/musky, leathery, and smoky nuances.
Positive Aspects
- The aroma of Osmanthus Absolute is very soothing, comforting, uplifting inspiring feelings of happiness and joy, making it a popular choice for meditation, yoga, and spiritual work.
- Osmanthus Absolute is an excellent addition to skincare products to help nourish and soften the skin.
- Osmanthus Base is a rich base that reproduces all facets of osmanthus and is a perfect replacement for the expensive Osmanthus fragrans absolute.
- Osmanthus is a beautiful fruity floral leather perfume nearly all by itself and is a popular ingredient in perfumes.
Negative Aspects
- The smell of osmanthus may not be pleasant for everyone, and it’s best used in trace amounts.
- One user reported a plasticky smell in Ozmazing Osmanthus Base.
