Rose de Mai Organic Extract (25% Off Select Sizes)


Details

  • Botanical Name: Rosa x centifolia L.
  • Origin: Egypt
  • Process: Organic Extract, Benign Solvent Extraction (No Hexane)
  • Plant Part: Flowers
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle Note
  • Aroma Families: Floral, Rosy
  • Aroma: Exquisitely beautiful and refined, rich, clear, sweet Rose, with very fresh green undertones and the soft, delicate bouquet of fresh cabbage Roses. 
  • Contraindications: None known, but please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Rose de Mai Organic Extract 1 ml 875-33

    Regular Price: $17.50

    Special Price $13.12

  2. Rose de Mai Organic Extract 2 ml 875-002

    Regular Price: $33.25

    Special Price $24.94

  3. Rose de Mai Organic Extract 5 ml 875-005
    $70.50
  4. Rose de Mai Organic Extract 15 ml (1/2 oz) 875-015

    Regular Price: $175.75

    Special Price $131.81

  5. Rose de Mai Organic Extract 30 ml (1 oz) 875-030
    $319.25
  6. Rose de Mai Organic Extract 2 oz 875-9
    $585.50
  7. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Rose de Mai Organic Extract

Our Organic Rose de Mai Extract is softer and gentler than Rose de Mai Absolute and is extracted using benign solvents (no hexane) which renders the final extract Certified Organic (USDA, NOP). This oil is completely mobile, and has an astounding and exquisite aroma! Because it is certified organic, our Rose de Mai Organic Extract is ideal for aromatherapy applications as well as fine natural perfumery. However, its best use may very well be for cosmetic/personal care applications as well as esoteric anointing and the like. For perfumery purposes, it does not have the depth of aroma that is found in Rose Absolutes and Rose Ottos, however, its gentle aromatic character does not diminish its aromatherapy and skincare benefits. 

R. centifolia (the ‘hundred-petaled rose’) is known as Rose de Mai in reference to the month May when it generally blooms, as well as ‘the painter’s rose’ because its large, globular flowers are the featured rose in many works of the early masters. With their multi-petaled intricacy, it is no surprise that Rose essential oils and absolutes are among plant essences with the most chemical complexity. And while many of the more than 400 chemical constituents1 of Rosa centifolia and R. damascena are present in mere trace amounts, they contribute immensely to the rich and nuanced fragrance we know as Rose.

“For its perfume, the Rose reigns supreme amongst the flowers of the world.”2 Known as the oil of love, the comforting and inspiring aroma of Rose oil is said to encourage the metaphorical “opening of the heart.” It is especially esteemed for promoting spiritual wellbeing, creating a peaceful ambiance, and as an excellent companion to meditation practices.

Not sure which Rose to choose? Please see our Rose Samples (you can uncheck the ones you don't want to receive). For a complete list of our Rose offerings, click here. If you are interested in using Rose oil for skincare formulations, the most suitable choices are our Rose de Mai Organic Extract, our beautiful steam distilled Rose Ottos, and our Rose CO2 Organic.

For information regarding the attributes of Rose de Mai Organic Extract, please see:

  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 204-5.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 241-2.
  • The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., Vol. I, Salvatore Battaglia, 2018, pp. 495-504.
  • Quick Reference Guide for 114 Important Essential Oils, Monika Haas, 2012, p. 93.
  • Marguerite Maury’s Guide to Aromatherapy, M. Maury, 1989, p. 87.
  • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 392.
  • The Art of Aromatherapy, Robert Tisserand, 1977, pp. 271-6.

Aromatic Profile: Exquisitely beautiful and refined, rich, clear, sweet Rose, with very fresh green undertones and the soft, delicate bouquet of fresh cabbage Roses.


Appearance: Light green to dark brownish green, somewhat viscous liquid. At cooler temperatures, it is a thick, semi-solid substance that may require gently heating to liquefy. Please see our special use instructions to blend.


Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery.


Blending/Storage Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved. (Note: a little goes a long way.) Rose de Mai Organic Extract is a bit less potent in odor strength than Rose Absolutes or Rose Ottos, so a larger amount may be needed to achieve the desired level of odor intensity. PLEASE NOTE: This extract is soluble in fixed oils only. It is not soluble in alcohol or alcohol-based perfumes. Organic extracts are best kept tightly capped and stored in a cool, dark place.


Blends Well With: Agarwood, Amber Oil - Fossilized, Amyris, Balsam of Peru, Bergamot and most Citrus oils, Beeswax, Black Pepper, Boronia, Carnation, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon and most spice oils, Clary Sage, Cocoa, Coffee, Coriander, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Laurel Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Linden Blossom, Liquidambar (Styrax), Litsea Cubeba, Melissa, Mimosa, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Orris, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tansy (Blue), Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang.


Safety Considerations: None known, but a dermal maximum use level of 2.5% for Rose de Mai Absolute is recommended due to the presence of methyleugenol.3 The 2.5% dermal maximum is based on a 0.8% methyleugenol content, however, the actual methyleugenol percentages for our Rose de Mai 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.


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

2 Genders, Roy. Scented Flora of the World, 1994, p. 396.

3 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 407.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Rose de Mai Organic Extract (25% Off Select Sizes)

Gorgeous and exquisite Review by
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5
Rose de Mai is my favorite rose oil. Has to be among my top 3 oils now from Eden Botanicals.
I was never fond of too much florals that are too much in your face (such as rose otto, ylang-ylang) or sweet vanilla, but this one is not an aggressive scent at all. It is more subtle and nuanced, and absolutely gorgeous. I am in love.
(Posted on 4/18/2021)
It's Green Rose Review by
Rating
5
The color is green & it smells to me like a fruity rose & It's good for diffusing & I mixed it 50/50 with y'alls orange blossom organic extract & it is divine!
(Posted on 11/1/2020)
Exquisite! Review by
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5
I have loved the scent of rose in all forms my entire life. But without a doubt, rose de mai is beyond anything I have ever experienced. It is complex, sublime and utterly unique. I can’t imagine that I will ever find a fragrance more exquisite than this.
(Posted on 2/7/2020)
hint of leather.. Review by
Rating
3
Not sure why this batch I got has a hint of leather... maybe I'm too used to the bulgarian rose ottos & absolutes
(Posted on 11/10/2018)
Beautiful and true to nature... Review by
Rating
5
I love this extract. I am familiar with rose de mai in its absolute form, but this is my first time trying the extract. This is a beautiful, warm, rose scent with a hint of a green herbacious note. It is not aggressive, but gentle and subtle. Reminds me of being in a garden or in the middle of nature...very easy to blend and work with, too.
(Posted on 5/23/2016)
Soft grass and feelings of love Review by
Rating
5
Rose de Mai....if you're feeling tense and angry at the world, run to this scent now. Suddenly not only will you feel better but you'll feel like hugging people and telling them that everything's gonna be OK. It actually fills my heart with such love that I get a little teary (seriously, and I'm a guy!) and I think of summer days picking blueberries and rhubarb in my grandmother's backyard and then just plopping onto the grass and dozing off. This Rose de Mai does, in fact, have a grassy herbaceous note but the rose smell never leaves so don't worry about it getting too grassy. Strangely enough my grandmother didn't even have roses but this Rose de Mai evokes childhood memories and innocent love – the kind of love that is gentle, aware and compassionate.
(Posted on 5/9/2015)
Just something more . . . . Review by
Rating
5
I ordered samples of many of Eden's rose oils to decide what I would like best for my work. This was by far my favorite. I can't put my finger on it, but this oil has an extra note, something that reminds me of sunlit days and happy times as a child. It's not an overbearing in-your-face rose, but a gentle note that supports and reassures, while maintaining the best of a rose essence. Divine!
(Posted on 5/30/2013)