Osmanthus Absolute Forumula

An In - Depth Formula & Guide for the Aspiring Perfumer . Volume X: Osmanthus Absolute Base Osmanthus, often called sweet osmanthus, sweet olive, or fragrant olive, has deep roots in East Asian horticultural and cultural history. It is native to Asia and has been cultivated in China for roughly 2,500 years, where it became far more than a garden plant, it was used to scent tea, wine, sweets, and became so culturally important that Guilin 桂林 (a city in northeastern Guangxi, southern China) literally means “forest of sweet osmanthus.” Historical records also place osmanthus among the celebrated flowers of China, with references to its ornamental and courtly use going back at least to the Han Dynasty. Botanically, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the olive family, with modest, often hidden flowers that do not look dramatic but are famous for their unusually powerful fragrance. Osmanthus has one of the most distinctive floral profiles in perfumery, apricot-like, with soft peach and dried fruit nuances, wrapped in a floral velvety heart, honeyed, lightly tea-like, with a wonderful animalic growl from the suede facets and a subtle jammy-plum warmth. In live bloom, many people first notice the apricot effect most strongly, however in perfumery materials, especially with absolutes, that fruity glow is often joined by deeper leathery and osmanthus-tea undertones. Total Line Items: 43 Our formulas may be periodically updated to incorporate improvements, adjustments, or newly acquired insight. Anyone who has previously purchased this eBook prior to an update will be eligible to download the latest version of the formula at no additional cost. Please note that this is a digital product, a formula. As such, all sales are final with no refunds offered. Copyright © 2026 Vanitas Parfums. All rights reserved. This formula is provided for reference and internal development purposes only and is supplied on an “as is” basis, without any representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind, whether express or implied, including as to accuracy, completeness, fitness for purpose, performance, safety, regulatory compliance, or commercial suitability. Any use of, reliance upon, manufacture from, or modification of this formula is undertaken entirely at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vanitas Parfums disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, cost, claim, or expense arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with this formula or its use. You remain solely responsible for all testing, evaluation, safety review, stability, IFRA and market-specific compliance, and finished-product decisions, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vanitas Parfums against any resulting claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses.