Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=LUkTypT50ss Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Jasmine Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [J5SSPJTeSZH] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT A kilogram of jasmine oil can cost $5,000. But to get that small amount of oil, harvesters need to handpick over 5,000 jasmine buds. Once the flower blooms, producers in India quickly process it into one of the priciest absolute oils in the world. Today, jasmine oil is an integral ingredient in many luxury perfumes, including Dior's J'Adore, Guerlain's Shalimar, and Chanel No. 5. So, what does jasmine oil smell like? And why is it so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Benitoite Gemstones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #JasmineOil #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Jasmine Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 62v5Eu9qYwg OV8v8hxHvHo DvWZSRx6Wdm ktmyvGxqVL2 3roeZwzMUsi
A kilogram of jasmine oil can cost $5,000. But to get that small amount of oil, harvesters need to handpick over 5,000 jasmine buds. Once the flower blooms, producers in India quickly process it into one of the priciest absolute oils in the world. Today, jasmine oil is an integral ingredient in many luxury perfumes, including Dior's J'Adore, Guerlain's Shalimar, and Chanel No. 5. So, what does jasmine oil smell like? And why is it so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Benitoite Gemstones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #JasmineOil #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Jasmine Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 62v5Eu9qYwg OV8v8hxHvHo DvWZSRx6Wdm ktmyvGxqVL2 3roeZwzMUsi