Rose Centifolia Absolute

$144.00
Rose Centifolia Absolute

Rose Centifolia Absolute

$144.00
Size 5ml

Absolute | Rosa × centifolia

Soft, romantic, and exquisitely nuanced, Rosa Centifolia Absolute, also known as Cabbage Rose  or Provence Rose, offers a gentler, more petal-forward expression of rose. Delicate yet complex, it evokes freshly gathered blooms, warm skin, and quiet intimacy.

Rosa Centifolia Absolute is prized for its natural, living rose quality. Compared to Damask rose, it is less spicy and less intense, leaning instead toward a tender, honeyed floral profile with soft green, slightly fruity, and faintly powdery nuances. The result is an elegant, skin-like rose that feels emotional and human rather than grand or dramatic.

Rosa Centifolia Absolute is typically used as a heart note, where its softness and realism shine.

Recommended concentration:
Fine fragrance: 0.05–0.5%

Blends beautifully with:
Soft woods (sandalwood, cedarwood)
White florals (jasmine, orange blossom)
Musks and animalic modifiers (civet replacer, soft musks)
Citrus notes for lift and freshness

Suitable for non-perfumery applications such as luxury skincare, balms, creams, soaps, and body oils when properly diluted

It is especially suited to naturalistic florals, skin scents, and intimate compositions.

Material Type: Absolute
Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia
Plant Part: Flower petals
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
CAS Number: 84604-12-6
Origin: Morocco
Odour Profile: Soft floral, rosy, honeyed, green, slightly fruity and powdery
Appearance: Dark amber to brown viscous liquid or semi-solid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol (may require gentle warming)

For external use only. Do not ingest
Highly concentrated; always dilute before skin application
May contain naturally occurring allergens; consult IFRA guidelines where applicable
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 2–3 years when stored correctly

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The first rule of perfumery: never work neat.

Every professional perfumer works in dilution. It's not a beginner shortcut, it's the correct way to evaluate and blend aromatic materials. At full concentration, materials smell harsh, inaccurate, and often overwhelming. You're not smelling the material, you're smelling too much of it.

When you dilute a 5ml aromatic material to a 10% solution, you extend it to 50ml of working stock. That's five times the material to experiment with, evaluate, and blend, without wasting a drop of something precious and expensive.

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