Rich, deep, and intensely floral, with a warmth and fullness that makes it feel closer to burying your face in a bowl of petals than smelling a clean laboratory extract. The honey facet is pronounced and runs throughout, giving it a softness that distinguishes it from the cleaner, more crystalline quality of a good otto. Spice and fruity undertones develop on the dry-down, adding complexity and keeping it from reading as flat or one-dimensional. It is thick, dark, and highly concentrated; a 10% dilution in perfumer’s alcohol, rested for 24-48 hours, is the right way to evaluate it before building it into a formula.

Rose Centifolia Absolute works as a rich floral heart note, natural rose modifier, and deeply tenacious floral anchor.

Recommended concentration: 0.5-2% in finished fragrance; maximum 2% in leave-on skincare. Evaluate in dilution before committing to a formula level.

Particularly effective in:

Rich floral and oriental fine fragrance where a full, natural rose character is the brief
Chypre structures where a deep rose heart is traditional
Luxury skincare including face creams, serums, and body lotions at appropriate dilution
Floral and rose-forward personal care formulations
Candles and home fragrance where warmth and depth are wanted

Blends well with:

Florals: jasmine absolute, ylang ylang, neroli, geranium
Resins: labdanum, benzoin, frankincense for oriental depth
Musks and ambers to extend and fix
Woods: sandalwood, cedarwood as a base
Spice: black pepper, cardamom at low levels
Citrus: bergamot for lift on the top

Material Type: Absolute
Botanical Name: Rosa centifolia
Common Names: Rose Maroc, Rose de Mai, Cabbage Rose
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
CAS Number: 8007-01-0
Origin: Bulgaria
Odour Profile: Rich, deep, intensely floral, honeyed, spicy, fruity undertones, warm and full
Appearance: Clear, orange to red-brown viscous liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; may require warming to pour at cooler temperatures
Key Components: Phenylethyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, farnesol (confirm from batch COA)
INCI Name: Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Agriculture: Conventional
Regulatory Status: SDS documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Highly concentrated; always dilute before use and before evaluation
For skincare use, maximum 2% in finished leave-on product
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Avoid contact with eyes
Very viscous; warm gently in a water bath to improve pourability if needed; do not overheat
Store tightly sealed below 30°C, away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 3-5 years when stored correctly