Method of extraction :Steam distillation
Country of origin: Bulgaria
Rose Otto (true Rose Essential Oil, also known as Rose "Attar") is produced by a process of steam distillation, in which 3,000 to 5,000 Kg of fresh flowers are needed to produce just 1 Kg of Oil. The pure Oil ranges in color from various shades of pale yellow to olive yellow, and it congeals to a waxy thickness when cooled below room temperature. The fragrance is intense, deep, sweet, rosy-floral and tenacious. Certain fragrant components do not separate out from the distillation water, so the fragrance of Rose Otto, while absolutely exquisite, does not perfectly match that of the original flowers before distillation.
Description: The rose is one of the worlds best known flowers - stunning and exotic in both visual appearance and aroma.
Color: Deep Redish Orange
Common Uses: Rose is a very common oil in the perfume and aromatic industry. Aromatherapists also credit it with being an exotic aphrodisiac, as an emollient in skin care products, and as a balancer of the spirit.
Consistency: Viscous
Note: medium to Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong - Penetrating and Long Lasting
Blends well with: Rose Damask generally blends well with all oils, though it works particularly well with bergamot, German and Roman chamomile, clarysage, geranium, melissa, rosewood, sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Description: Rose Damask is a very complex, sweet floral scent. Its reputation of being a must ingredient in perfumes is well deserved.
History: Approximately 4000 kilograms of petals are required to produce 1 kilogram of pure rose oil. It's exotic nature and value were appreciated in ancient times by the Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Persians and Romans. All documentation indicates that their medical applications of the essential oil were identical to those that exist today.
Cautions: Non-sensitizing, Non-toxic, and Non-irritating
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.