Chinese Jasmine Sambac

Jasmine Sambac, also known as Chinese Jasmine, is a species of jasmine native to South and Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The plant features small, glossy, dark green leaves and can either be a small shrub or a vine, depending on how it is cultivated.

The scent profile of Jasmine Sambac is rich and complex, marked by a sweet, yet slightly musky floral aroma. Unlike some other jasmine species, Jasmine Sambac has a greener, fresher background note that makes its fragrance particularly vibrant and revitalizing. It is intensely floral and exudes a natural elegance, often described as having a heady and exotic quality.

This scent is highly valued in perfumery, where it is often used as a heart or middle note in many prestigious fragrances, lending a depth and persistence that is distinctly appealing. Its enduring aroma can also be found in teas, particularly jasmine tea, where the flowers are infused with green tea leaves to impart a delicate and aromatic flavor.