Osmanthus

At a glance

An absolute extracted from the small orange flowers of the osmanthus tree, mainly in China, prized for its unusual apricot, leather, and black-tea-like floral character.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Osmanthus fragrans flowers, primarily China
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
68917-05-5
Profile
Apricot-like, leathery, tea-like floral scent
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
High
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27