Queen of Flowers

The Rose, also known as the Queen of Flowers, has olfactory notes that are instantly recognisable. Belonging to the “floral olfactory family”.

An impactful floral note, perfumers use only a few species of rose among the most scented: Rosa Centifolia, also known as cabbage rose  (in France) and Rosa Damascena (in Turkey and Bulgaria). Rose is used in two extracts: the essential oil or the absolute, with the absolute being the deeper and sweeter variant.

Rose extract’s chemical make up consists of  hundreds of compounds, which explains why its scent is so rich and multi-facetted. Rose is almost a perfume by itself. Rose extracts can have scents ranging from citrusy notes (lemongrass), green (minty), fruity (peach, plum, wine), spicy (clove), amber and sweet facets.