Method : Solvent extraction
Note Classification : Middle / Base
Scent : Sweet, rosy-spicy
Colour : Reddish orange
Species : Rosa damascena
Extracted From : Petals ( Flowers )
Region : France.
Historical : Rose petals have been used over the ages to scent water and to provide room fragrance. There is a legend that the Mogul prince Jehangir ensured that every canal in the royal gardens were filled with rose petals to celebrate his wedding. His wife noticed the thin film of rose oil floating on the water and had it bottled.
Of Interest : Rose oil is traditioally associated with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty and is now found in 46% of mens fragrances & 98% of womens fragrances.
Blends Well With : bergamot, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood
Safety Data : Non-toxic