Autumn Gold CO₂ Wax — Osmanthus fragrans | A rare form of Osmanthus

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Due to the rare and limited nature of this material, please allow a lead time of 5-7 days depending on availability.

Autumn Gold CO₂ Wax — Pure, Solid, Uncompromised

Osmanthus — Osmanthus fragrans, a flowering shrub that blooms in autumn and is also known as sweet olive or fragrant olive — is one of the most treasured flowers in fine perfumery, famed for a scent that is part ripe apricot, part velvety flower and part soft leather. (Despite the common name, it is a fragrant flowering shrub and has nothing to do with olive oil.) It is usually met as a rare solvent-extracted absolute. This CO₂ wax offers a different way to work with the same flower, as a concentrated solid that suits solid perfumes, balms and other anhydrous work.

Supplied here in its pure, undiluted, solid wax form — exactly as extracted, with no carrier of any kind added. This is the genuine article for perfumers who prefer to prepare their own dilutions, or who want to work directly with the material in its most concentrated and authentic state.

Scent Profile

Apricot-like fruit with a velvety floral heart and leathery undertones — the unmistakable osmanthus character in a waxy form.

Perfumery Applications

Well suited to solid perfumes, balms and other anhydrous formulations, and to fruity-floral, leather, tea and oriental compositions where genuine osmanthus warmth is wanted. Used alongside our Chinese Osmanthus Absolute, it allows perfumers to build a layered osmanthus accord across two different extraction methods. Introduce it gradually when building a composition.

Usage Note

This wax is solid at room temperature. To prepare for use, gently warm in a water bath at around 90°C to melt it into a liquid, then dilute with your solvent of choice according to your own formulation preferences.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with rose, jasmine, tea absolute, leather accords, sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla, tonka bean and soft musks, and with our other osmanthus materials.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans (Thunb.) Lour.
• Common Names: Osmanthus / Sweet Olive / Fragrant Olive
• Botanical Family: Oleaceae
• Plant Part: Flowers
• Extraction Method: CO₂ extraction (wax)
• Form: Pure, undiluted, solid wax
• Odour Family: Fruity / Floral / Leathery
• Natural: Yes — 100% natural CO₂ wax, no carrier or additives
• Note: A different extraction category from our solvent-extracted Chinese Osmanthus Absolute (LMR)

Packaging

Supplied in small glass jars, sold by net weight (grams, not volume).

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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