Floral

Orange blossom absolute smells like the heady, almost intoxicating perfume of fresh white flowers on a Seville orange tree—indolic and creamy rather than citrusy. Imagine walking through a Mediterranean orchard at dusk; the sweetness is honeyed and slightly powdery, with an animalic undertone that feels almost sensual. There's a delicate soap-like cleanliness mixed with an almost jasmine-like richness. It's simultaneously ethereal and earthy, with a whisper of bitter almond and white musk underneath.

Floral

Osmanthus smells like honeyed apricots kissed with delicate florality—imagine biting into a ripe stone fruit, then discovering subtle floral whispers underneath. It's softer than jasmine, warmer than gardenia, with a creamy sweetness reminiscent of peach nectar or dried apricot jam. The scent carries an almost indolic quality (similar to white flowers) but remains approachable and comforting, never heavy. Some detect subtle hints of caramel or honey, making it feel both gourmand and elegantly floral simultaneously.