Osmanthus. During its flowering, the scent spreads far away. The plant itself is not yet visible, but its sweet fruity smell is already felt. Small flowers of osmanthus cannot compare with their beauty with others, more common and famous on the planet, but its exquisite and tasty aroma conquers everyone who has ever tasted it.

Osmanthus is an evergreen deciduous tree that belongs to the olive family and grows in tropical regions of Asia. The plant is of several types, so somewhere it grows as a shrub, and somewhere as a small tree. Osmanthus is considered a rare plant, its flowers, collected in a brush, differ in color and strength of fragrance. There are silvery-white inflorescences, golden-orange, and even reddish. In Asia, osmanthus is called a fragrant olive.



And in China, this plant is given special respect. Osmanthus is the emblem of Hangzhou. At the same time, it is used to flavor tea, which helps with colds, mainly from coughs. Osmanthus flowers are also used to make fragrant jam.

Many legends and traditions are associated with this noble plant. In Taiwan, almost every wedding takes place with osmanthus flowers, because they are the personification of loyalty and love. Osmanthus flowers are also indispensable participants in the Chinese Moon Festival, which is celebrated in September, that is, at the time when the tree begins to bloom.

Zhongqiu - this is the name of this holiday, or mid-autumn, is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month according to the lunar calendar. In 2018, this event will take place on September 24th. In Chinese culture, the full moon is a symbol of peace and unity between man and nature. This holiday is loved by all the Chinese people. One of the traditions of this holiday is the unification of two loving hearts.

The celebration takes place over three days, which are considered a weekend. Everyone goes to visit each other, attend festive events, and at home they bake moon cakes from lotus and sesame seeds. Each part of China has its own recipe for making moon cakes, which also have their own history. But now we are talking about osmanthus. The flowers of this plant fill the prepared treats with their sweet aroma.

Osmanthus for health

Osmanthus is also used in medicine, its medicinal properties were described by Avicenna. In addition to treating coughs, a decoction of osmanthus stalks is used to treat skin abscesses, as it has an anti-inflammatory effect, smoothes scars on the skin, and stabilizes blood pressure.

The scent of osmanthus flowers gives joy, energizes and is an excellent depressant. Osmanthus absolute is valued on a par with tuberose and neroli absolute. Its aroma, fresh and very fragrant, is considered one of the most delicious and aromatic notes, creating a juicy peach-apricot sound that gives depth and sensuality to the composition.


Osmanthus has long been included in the main components of perfumery; it takes pride of place both in the heart of the fragrance and in the sillage. It is used in the form of an absolute, which is obtained from a plant that has golden orange flowers. Osmanthus absolute is a very expensive raw material, therefore it is used only in the most expensive perfumery.

Many people compare the smell of osmanthus with the smell of peaches, apricots and plums. All these fruity sweets create a velvety aroma with spicy notes of leather, as if sweet aromatic fruits were stored in a suede purse. The scent of osmanthus is a delight that evokes joy and happiness.



Perfumers use osmanthus absolute in floral, fruit and oriental groups, and call it "the memory of the Chinese garden." Osmanthus goes well with geraniums, neroli, tonka beans, honey, rose, sandalwood, rosewood, benzoin and tangerine.

Serge lutens nuit de cellophane
The fragrance is unusual and very persistent, like all Lutens fragrances, created in 2009. Osmanthus is here at the very beginning of the composition, surrounded by a suite of jasmine and citrus. It contains sparks of juicy tangerine, honey sandal drops, notes of sweet almonds. The scent resembles the reflections of the sun's rays in colored stained glass.

The Different Company Osmanthus
The fragrance was created in 2000 by the perfumer Jean Claude Ellena. Osmanthus plays a key role in it. The lightness and weightlessness of the aroma is complemented by hints of bergamot and mandarin, notes of delicate rose and fresh greenery. The whole fragrant composition is accompanied by the accompaniment of musk and rose. Smells like these can be heard walking through the Chinese gardens of Beijing. The composition contains mandarin, bergamot, green notes, osmanthus, jasmine and geranium. The base notes are musk and rose.



Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom
Created in 2013, this sensual feminine fragrance brings tenderness and awakens romantic feelings. The composition is built around the melody of osmanthus with its velvety nuances and sweet honey-peachy sound.



Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan - Hermes
A wonderful fragrance for men and women, belongs to the floral fruity group. The fragrance was launched in 2005 by Jean-Claude Ellena. The composition contains orange, tea, osmanthus, white freesia, leather and apricot. The aroma creates a feeling of happiness, gives memories of childhood, in which apricot orchards grew, and the hot sun filled the fruits with sunshine and a unique sweet smell.

Sunshine amouage
Another sunny fragrance reminiscent of summer was released in 2014. Even the bright yellow bottle evokes warmth and memories of hot sunlight. Sunshine is a breathtaking aroma, delicious and sweet, with apricot jam.

Sunshine is bright and at the same time gentle, cheerful. Osmanthus, surrounded by noble companions, gives a good mood. And the companions in the composition are worthy. These are soft and delicate accords of almond and davana, shades of black currant, osmanthus, jasmine, magnolia, vanilla. The woody base is made from tobacco, papyrus, patchouli and juniper berries. Sunshine can be called the elixir of happiness.

Benghal lancome
Benghal's aroma is like a sweet drink, delicate and attractive, fruity-osmanthus haze that you want to dress in. Benghal is a feminine fragrance that lasts a long time. It is the scent of summer, light, carefree and cheerful. Released in 2006. The composition of the fragrance contains ginger, tangerine, apricot, osmanthus, jasmine, sandalwood and musk.