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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Oleaceae — theosmanthus plants.
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Examples
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Osmanthus (Olea) fragrans, _ a greenhouse shrub North; _Osmanthus
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The Osmanthus was planted the year of the horrible drought.
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There have been rhododendrons that died, Osmanthus fragrans of which half died and were replaced with fothergillas dug as suckers from a planting elsewhere on the slope.
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Sorry to hear of the Osmanthus loss, though I think the Fothergilla is a great substitute.
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Osmanthus, rose and sandalwood made Flora unexpectedly creamy, and apparently creamy is a no-no for me right now, when it comes to florals.
Sniffing at Sephora: Gucci Flora, Tocca Brigitte, Guerlain Figue-Iris, Philosophy Unconditional Love Marina Geigert 2009
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I'm in Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus today, which is elegant Spring if anything is.
Hilde Soliani Il Tuo Tulipano: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009
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My recent summer favorite is Osmanthus Interdit by Parfum d'Empire
Top 10 Summer Perfumes and a Prize Draw Marina Geigert 2009
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I am still holding out hope for this one, and I should be trying it soon - the reason is that I have been waiting for Serge to do something with Osmanthus, which I love to distraction and which loves me back, and I am hoping it amplifies that lovely apricot-floral note on my skin.
Nuit de Cellophane by Serge Lutens: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009
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I've been loving Ormonde Jayne's lighter fragrances this summer, mostly Champaca and Osmanthus.
Top 10 Summer Perfumes and a Prize Draw Marina Geigert 2009
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Osmanthus, rose and sandalwood made Flora unexpectedly creamy, and apparently creamy is a no-no for me right now, when it comes to florals.
Archive 2009-04-01 Marina Geigert 2009
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