Cultivated in China for around 2,500 years, osmanthus has a place in gardens, kitchens and perfumery. Its tiny blossoms carry a surprisingly rich fragrance: soft florals and ripe apricot, with tea-like and leathery nuances revealed in the natural absolute. Extracted from large quantities of flowers, this precious material brings a distinctive depth to fine fragrance.You can view our full ingredient directory here.

Sweet osmanthus grows as an evergreen shrub or small tree. Its flowers appear in clusters, each bloom just a few millimetres across. Depending on the variety, they may be creamy white, golden yellow or orange.

In Frosei’s Osmanthus scent, the flower’s soft sweetness meets the warmth of cinnamon.

In Chinese folklore, an osmanthus tree grows on the moon. The tale tells of Wu Gang, who is tasked with cutting it down, only for the tree to heal after every blow.

On earth, the flowers have a place in the Mid-Autumn season. Their scent fills gardens as families gather to admire the moon, while osmanthus finds its way into tea, cakes and wine. A small flower connects a story in the sky with flavours shared around the table.