Rose Absolute Oil

Botanical Name: Rosa Damascena

Size: 5ml
Weight: 45g

Rosa Damascena is believed to be native to East Asia, with many cultivars and hybrids grown worldwide. It is a deciduous shrub commonly known as Damask Rose (Old Rose hybrids) growing up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and stems covered in curved prickles. Fragrant Damask Rose flowers grow on one-year old branches.

Rose and Rose oil has traditionally been used as culinary flavourings in many cultures, and within the perfumery and cosmetics industries. Rose petals are a symbol of love and purity.

Rose is a precious scent with just 10g of essential oil distilled from 100kg of fresh rose flowers.

Method of Extraction: Volatile solvent

Perfumery Uses: Although otto of rose is largely considered superior to the absolute, phenyl ethyl alcohol tends to be present in the absolute to a greater degree since it is not dissolved into the distillation water. This gives the absolute a more 'nature-identica' perfume.

Origin: Morocco, France


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