Rose Absolute, Bulgaria


Details

  • Botanical Name: Rosa x damascena Mill.
  • Origin: Bulgaria
  • Process: Solvent Extracted Absolute
  • Plant Part: Flowers
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Middle Note
  • Aroma Families: Floral, Rosy
  • Aroma: Sweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone; has a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown.
  • Contraindications: None known, but please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 1 ml 855-33
    $13.00
  2. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 2 ml 855-002
    $23.00
  3. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 5 ml 855-005
    $48.00
  4. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 15 ml (1/2 oz) 855-015
    $120.00
  5. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 30 ml (1 oz) 855-030
    $218.50
  6. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 2 oz 855-9
    $399.25
  7. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 4 oz 855-10
    $732.50
  8. Rose Absolute, Bulgaria 8 oz 855-11
    $1,354.50
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Bulgarian Rose Absolute

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 constituents2 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Bulgarian Rose Absolute is intended for use in perfumery only. If you are interested in using Rose oil for aromatherapy and skincare applications, please see our beautiful steam distilled Rose Ottos, our Rose CO2 Organic, and our superb Rose de Mai Organic Extract.

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.

For information regarding the use of Rose Absolute in perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Sweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone; has a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown.


Appearance: Deep orange/red, semi-transparent, slightly viscous liquid.


Use: Natural Perfumery. For a pre-blended and affordable dilution of this oil, please see our Rose Absolute, Bulgaria - 10%.


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.)


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. “[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.”4


Safety Considerations: None known, but a dermal maximum use level of 0.6% is recommended due to the presence of methyleugenol.5 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.


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.

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

5 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 405.


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 Absolute, Bulgaria

Absolutely Amazing Review by
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5
This Bulgarian Rose Absolute is incredible! I got the sample with my order and wow, a little goes a long way!!! I will be including it in toy whipped beauty balms as the properties, benefits and aroma are incredible
(Posted on 8/18/2016)
Wind passing by a rose garden Review by
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5
Just incredible, feels like rose petals was distilled in your house . I purchased a sample & I regret that I should have purchased more cause the smell & quality is incredible. Well next time I have to purchase at least a ounce & will have to get the 10% dilution for sure . ( I took a little bit of co2 Oudh that Eden botanical produced , but it on bottom part of the Palm , mixed it with a bit of rose Bulgaria & OMG , totally different smell & almost like taif rose mix with Hindi Oudh , just incredible )
(Posted on 4/28/2015)
Versatile and lovely Review by
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5
Even as a perfumery novice, I knew that I would need a few fundamental scents to get myself started. I chose this Bulgarian Rose absolute, as well as a few other essentials. So far, the Bulgarian Rose absolute has played well with every other scent, lending a smooth sweetness that lasts for hours. It's lovely!
(Posted on 2/20/2013)
A beautiful Rose Review by
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4
We love to use Bulgerian Rose for our blends for its rich, sweet, rose scent. This one is just wonderful! Of course rose has also wonderful anti-inflammatory benefits when used in skin care products, and is a soothing, calming, also romantic oil. This one is especially beautiful and I'm so happy to have found this fine quality. Thanks
(Posted on 2/15/2013)
Gorgeous... Review by
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5
Bulgarian Rose abs; Yet another WOW! What a difference from the otto! I think this must be the quintessential rose odor. Beautiful. Surprisingly in many ways it reminds me of my Turkish otto, but I would say half as strong but still rather vibrant and fresh and diffusive in it's own way. Recently I've read something that Mandy Aftel wrote about how she used to prefer and use the Moroccan rose abs but discovered the Bulgarian and converted to that instead. I think I might be in the same boat now. I always liked the soft, yet persistent odor of the Moroccan rose, with it's subtle notes of honey and spice. Maybe I can use both for different purposes.
(Posted on 2/14/2013)