This is the Fujiya Lemon Squash Osmanthus, a variation on the original lemon squash, incorporating osmanthus fragrance and containing up to 10% lemon juice.
The beverage presented with a clear yellow hue and moderate, fine carbonation, releasing an immediate sweet honeysuckle aroma characteristic of golden osmanthus.
When consumed chilled, it opened with the familiar lemon squash profile, delivering a sweet yet gently tart citrus note. As the sip progressed, the osmanthus, initially more prominent in aroma than taste, gradually emerged through the mid-palate, developing into a fragrant honeysuckle floral presence toward the finish. The lemon provided moments of brightness and relief between waves of floral intensity, before the carbonation lifted and cleansed the palate, leaving a clean, lightly perfumed aftertaste.
Overall, a well-balanced flavoured soda that layered floral fragrance over a familiar citrus base without overwhelming either component.
This Fujiya Lemon Squash Osmanthus contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.