Essential Nose Osmanthus
Osmanthus fragrans
Osmanthus fragrans absolute and COâ‚‚ extract are prized for their distinctive apricot-floral aroma, derived principally from beta-ionone, dihydro-beta-ionone, and alpha-isomethyl ionone alongside linalool. A comprehensive ethnopharmacological review identifies over 183 isolated compounds and catalogues antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumour, and neuroprotective activities.[1] Ionone biosynthesis in O. fragrans has been traced to specific carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases, providing mechanistic context for varietal differences in aroma profile.[2]
- Also Known As
- Sweet Olive, Tea Olive
- Family
- Floral
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Solvent Extraction
- Plant Parts
- Flowers
- Origins
- China, Japan, Taiwan
- Effect
- Balancing, Calming & Relaxing
- Aroma
- Floral, Fruity, Apricot-like
- Applications
- Perfumery, Aromatherapy
- Price
- $$$$The tiny blossoms have a very low yield; prized for its unique "apricot-leather" scent