Which botanical species does this osmanthus absolute come from, and where are the flowers sourced?
This absolute is solvent-extracted exclusively from fresh flowers of Osmanthus fragrans Lour. (sweet osmanthus), one of China's top ten traditional flowers, harvested and processed in the classic producing regions of central and southern China.
Species & Origin
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Osmanthus fragrans Lour. |
| Family | Oleaceae (osmanthus / sweet olive family) |
| Part used | Fresh flowers |
| Product code | TPS-EO-003 |
| Key producing regions | Guangxi (Guilin), Hubei (Xianning), Jiangsu, Zhejiang |
- Osmanthus fragrans is the only species recognized for true osmanthus perfume and flavor material; its flowers are picked at full bloom for maximum aroma content
- Osmanthus has been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years and is praised as "alone it holds the three autumns, surpassing all other flowers"
- Flowers are harvested and delivered to the extraction line the same day to minimize aroma loss
Full botanical and harvest traceability, including cultivar and picking date, is documented in the batch COA.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
