Sweet-flower rock-jasmine is naturally found in the alpine and subalpine zones of Eurasia, mainly within the mountainous regions that form a crescent from Eastern Europe across the northern and central parts of the continent, extending into parts of Western Asia. Its presence is noted in habitats characterized by high altitudes, indicating a preference for cold, rocky areas. While native to several major regions, sweet-flower rock-jasmine is not explicitly reported as an introduced species in other parts of the world.