Solubility & Blending Suggestions

  • Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved. Please note: a little goes a long way.
  • Soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and alcohol. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQ section. For a pre-blended and affordable dilution of this oil, please see our Rose Absolute, Bulgaria - 10%.
  • “[Rose absolute’s] diffusive power is only realized when the absolute is diluted or used at the concentration of a few percent or even less in a perfume base.”*

    • *Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 553.

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    Rose Absolute, Bulgaria

    Rosa x damascena Mill.

    (6)

    SKU 855-G sizes:

    1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $17.00
    2 ml (1/15 oz)
    $30.00
    5 ml (1/6 oz)
    $62.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $156.00
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $283.00
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $516.50
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $947.50

    Contact us for bulk inquiries.

    Botanical NameRosa x damascena Mill.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Soapmaking, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameRosa Damascena Flower Extract
    CAS Number8007-01-0
    OriginBulgaria
    Extraction MethodSolvent Extracted
    CultivationConventional
    Plant Partflower.
    Notemiddle.
    Aroma Familyfloral.
    Aroma ProfileSweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone; has a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown.
    AppearanceDeep orange/red, semi-transparent, slightly viscous liquid.
    Shipping Restriction0 – Non-Hazardous

    Safety Considerations

    • No known safety concerns, but a dermal maximum use level of 0.6% is recommended due to the presence of methyleugenol.* The 0.6% dermal maximum is based on a 3.3% methyleugenol content, however, the actual methyleugenol percentages for each of our Rose offerings are typically lower. These percentages are lot-specific and can be found on the COA link above.
    • Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
    • Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
    • *Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 405.

    Rose Absolute, Bulgaria

    Rosa x damascena Mill.

    (6)

    Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute has a sweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone and a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown. Bulgarian Rose absolutes, with their wonderfully hypnotic fragrance,

    Size

    Selected size SKU:855-015 - Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 15 ml (1/2 oz)

    1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $17.00
    2 ml (1/15 oz)
    $30.00
    5 ml (1/6 oz)
    $62.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $156.00
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $283.00
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $516.50
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $947.50
    $17.00
    Inquire About Bulk Pricing
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    Solubility & Blending Suggestions
    Suggested Resources
    Safety Considerations
    Certificates of Analysis (COA)
    Documentation

    Product Overview

    Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute has a sweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone and a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown. Bulgarian Rose absolutes, with their wonderfully hypnotic fragrance, are among the most sought after for use in perfumery. In Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Arctander notes that “Bulgarian Rose Absolute is used so extensively in high-class perfumes that it is hardly possible to define its field of application.”[1]

    Used throughout history for their exquisite scent and visual beauty, Roses of every color and size are esteemed for being metaphorical “heart openers.” With their multi-petaled intricacy, it is no surprise that Rose essential oils and absolutes are among those that have the most chemical complexity. And while many of the more than 400 chemical constituents[2] of Rosa damascena are present in mere trace amounts, they contribute immensely to the sublime and nuanced fragrance we know as Rose. It takes about 650 kilos of fresh Rose petals to make 1 kilo of Bulgarian Rose Absolute.[3]

    Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute is very concentrated - please dilute this oil with Jojoba or other vegetal oil (or perfumer's alcohol) prior to using. Feel free to use it in your natural perfume blends, especially in combination with Jasmine, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang. Also try blending Rose Absolute with our Amber Essence Oil to make your own unique Amber Rose oil.

    1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 553.

    2 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing, 2014, p. 303.

    3 Naturals Compendium, International Flavor & Fragrances, 2009, p. 130.

    Product Overview

    Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute has a sweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone and a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown. Bulgarian Rose absolutes, with their wonderfully hypnotic fragrance, are among the most sought after for use in perfumery. In Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Arctander notes that “Bulgarian Rose Absolute is used so extensively in high-class perfumes that it is hardly possible to define its field of application.”[1]

    Used throughout history for their exquisite scent and visual beauty, Roses of every color and size are esteemed for being metaphorical “heart openers.” With their multi-petaled intricacy, it is no surprise that Rose essential oils and absolutes are among those that have the most chemical complexity. And while many of the more than 400 chemical constituents[2] of Rosa damascena are present in mere trace amounts, they contribute immensely to the sublime and nuanced fragrance we know as Rose. It takes about 650 kilos of fresh Rose petals to make 1 kilo of Bulgarian Rose Absolute.[3]

    Our Bulgarian Rose Absolute is very concentrated - please dilute this oil with Jojoba or other vegetal oil (or perfumer's alcohol) prior to using. Feel free to use it in your natural perfume blends, especially in combination with Jasmine, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang. Also try blending Rose Absolute with our Amber Essence Oil to make your own unique Amber Rose oil.

    1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 553.

    2 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing, 2014, p. 303.

    3 Naturals Compendium, International Flavor & Fragrances, 2009, p. 130.

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    $457.75 / 15 ml

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    $115.75 / 15 ml

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    $9.25 / 15 ml

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    $13.00 / 15 ml

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    $0.00

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    $513.50 / 15 ml

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    $123.50 / 15 ml

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    $0.00

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    $0.00

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    $23.50 / 15 ml

    Clary Sage Family

    $0.00

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    $0.00

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