dōTERRA Osmanthus Touch - 10ml
dōTERRA Osmanthus Touch - 10ml
Osmanthus is a small evergreen tree grown across East Asia, in the same plant family as jasmine and lilac. The blossoms are too delicate to survive steam distillation, so the aroma is drawn out as an absolute instead, then diluted in fractionated coconut oil for this roll-on.
The result is rich, sweet and distinctly fruity, with more complexity than a typical single floral note — closer to a fine fragrance than to a simple flower smell.
Because the extraction is so labour-intensive, this is one to keep for occasions rather than everyday wear, rolled onto wrists or the back of the neck where the scent can sit close to skin.
Why people choose it
- Rich, sweet and distinctly fruity floral aroma
- Extracted as an absolute, since the blossoms are too delicate for distillation
- Pre-diluted and ready to roll straight onto skin
- Closer to a fine fragrance than a typical floral oil
How it smells
Rich and sweet with a distinct fruity quality, more complex than a typical single floral note.
How to use it
- On skin
- Roll onto wrists or the back of the neck for a personal fragrance that sits close to skin.
- Worth knowing
- Apply sparingly at first — the aroma is concentrated and develops further after a few minutes on skin.
Details
- Botanical name
- Osmanthus fragrans
- Size
- 10 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
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Common questions
Why is Osmanthus an absolute rather than a steam-distilled oil?
The blossoms are too delicate to survive the heat and pressure of steam distillation, so the aroma is extracted as an absolute instead.
What does it smell like?
Rich, sweet and distinctly fruity, with more depth than a typical single floral note — closer to a fine fragrance than a simple flower smell.
Do I need to dilute it further?
No. It's already diluted in fractionated coconut oil, so it's ready to roll straight onto skin.
Why does it cost more than some other Touch oils?
Osmanthus absolute is labour-intensive to produce and the flowers are only harvested for a short season, which keeps the raw material cost high.