Molecularly Distilled Osmanthus Absolute

Origin: China

Botanical origin: Osmanthus fragrans

Part used: Flowers

Extraction: Organic solvent extraction of fresh flowers followed by low-temperature molecular distillation.

Olfactory description

Osmanthus is one of the most prized floral raw materials in perfumery due to its extraordinary aromatic complexity. Its profile combines floral, fruity, and animalic facets in a way that is difficult to find in any other flower.

The opening presents intense notes of ripe apricot, peach, and stone fruits. As it evolves, floral nuances reminiscent of jasmine and white flowers appear, accompanied by a characteristic soft leather facet, which is one of the hallmarks of high-quality osmanthus.

Subsequent molecular distillation provides greater cleanliness and aromatic definition, allowing the fruity and floral facets to be clearly appreciated while reducing some of the heavier notes present in the original extract.

Main aromatic facets

- Apricot.

- Peach.

- Ripe fruit.

- White floral.

- Jasmine.

- Soft leather.

- Tea.

- Honeyed.

- Velvety.

Aromatic evolution

- Top: apricot, peach, and ripe fruits.

- Heart: white flowers, jasmine, and soft tea.

- Base: delicate leather, persistent fruity notes, and floral nuances.

Applications in perfumery

A particularly valued raw material for:

- Floral perfumes.

- Fruity compositions.

- Oriental perfumery.

- Tea accords.

- Niche perfumery.

- Asian-inspired fragrances.

Pairs particularly well with:

- Jasmine.

- Rose.

- Narcissus.

- Black tea.

- Oolong tea.

- Iris.

- Sandalwood.

- Oud.

- Ambergris.

- Traditional osmanthus absolute.

Technical observations

- Origin: China.

- Consistency: liquid to slightly viscous.

- Aromatic intensity: high.

- Diffusion: high.

- Tenacity: high.

- Extraction method: solvent extraction followed by molecular distillation.

Interest for the perfumer

Osmanthus is one of the few flowers capable of simultaneously providing fruity, floral, and leather notes within a single raw material. This uniqueness makes it an extremely valuable ingredient for creating complex and natural compositions.

Molecular distillation allows for a more refined and diffusive version of the original extract, especially appreciated by perfumers seeking aromatic clarity without losing the characteristic richness of the flower.