The genus Osmanthus is in the same botanical family, Oleaceae, as Jasmine and Lilac. This species, Osmanthus fragrans var. thungergii, is an evergreen shrub native to Eastern Asia. This luscious and very special Osmanthus CO2 Essential Oil has a soft yet very concentrated aroma. Its intense, incredibly rich, sweet, fruity-floral aroma has honeyed apricot and dried fruit nuances with light spicy notes of Black Pepper and faint animalic, leather undertones. There are also soft green and subtle precious wood notes and some slightly waxy characteristics in this complex and delightful oil, all aromatic aspects of which are perfectly balanced from first whiff through to its long, luxurious dry down.