Product Overview
Revered for its pure white blossoms and association with the sacred feminine, White Rose Otto is often used in ceremonies to promote love and encourage the metaphorical “opening of the heart.” Known as the oil of love, Rose is highly esteemed for use in spiritual or meditation practice. However you choose to incorporate White Rose Otto into your life, we hope you will savor its rare, complex aroma and superlative benefits.
With their multi-petaled intricacy, it is no surprise that Rose essential oils and absolutes are among the plant essences with the most chemical complexity. And while many of the more than 400 chemical constituents[1] of Rosa damascena are present in mere trace amounts, they contribute immensely to the sublime and nuanced fragrance we know as Rose. Only 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) of Rose Otto is obtained from 4500 kilos (about 9900 pounds) of freshly harvested Rose petals.[2]
"For its perfume, the Rose reigns supreme amongst the flowers of the world."[3] Beloved since ancient times, Homer and Pliny, Ovid and Virgil refer especially to the Rose being esteemed more for its perfume than for its beauty.[4] The first distillation of Rose oil was probably by the Arabs in 500 CE, although ancient drawings show primitive stills as far back as 10,000 BCE.[5] In its more recent history, it is believed by many historians that rose plants were brought to the town of Kazanlak in Bulgaria by a Turkish immigrant to cultivate in his own garden around the time Kazanlak was founded in 1420.
Whether used for aromatherapy, skincare formulations, or in fine perfumery compositions, the comforting and inspiring aroma of White Rose Otto is especially esteemed for promoting spiritual wellbeing, creating a peaceful ambiance, and imbuing an air of luxury.
1 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Fragrance and Wellbeing, 2014, p. 303.
2 Naturals Compendium, International Flavor & Fragrances, 2009, p. 137.
3 Genders, Roy. Scented Flora of the World, 1994, p. 396.
4 Ibid.
5 Rose, Jeanne. 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols, 1999, p. 131.
6 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 562.
7 Miller, Richard Alan and Iona Miller. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes, 1990, p. 28.
8 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 405.
