Sambac jasmine, known as Jasminium Sambac, is native to Southeast Asia, the source of jasmine flowers. It's known as Sampaguita in the Philippines, where it's the national flower. The flower's origins date back to tales of the east, in China and India, first cultivated. The cultivation has spread across Europe (in Algeria, Greece, Cyprus). Jasmine concentrate has a citrusy yellow hue and the gentle aroma of fresh Jasmine flowers.