The opening is bright and green-fresh, with a light citrus lift and a faint phenolic edge that gives it the slightly waxy, true-to-flower quality characteristic of good centifolia materials. The heart is where the rose fully reveals itself: rich, pink, and honeyed, with linalool softness, a quiet muguet note, and a narcotic warmth that adds depth without heaviness. Wood anchors the base quietly, giving it a 26.8-hour life on a smelling strip. At a relative odour impact of 77 it is moderate in strength, workable across a wide range of concentrations without needing the careful micro-dosing that higher-impact materials demand.

Rose de Mai Accord works as a floral heart note, centifolia rose modifier, and natural-style rose building block across virtually all application categories.

Recommended concentration: 1.3% minimum, approximately 13% average, up to 50% maximum in a finished compound. Rated good across almost all categories including fine fragrance, personal care, home fragrance, soap, and candles.

Particularly effective in:

Floral fine fragrance where a centifolia rather than damascena rose character is needed
Chypre structures where a fresh, green rose heart is traditional
Personal care including creams, lotions, hair care, and body wash
Candles and home fragrance
Fabric care where a clean floral character is wanted

Blends well with:

Florals: jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium, violet, iris, muguet
Green: violet leaf, galbanum for a sharper green facet
Musks and ambers as a base
Citrus: bergamot, lemon as top notes
Woods: cedarwood, sandalwood to ground the heart
Spice: cardamom, black pepper at low levels

Material Type: Fragrance accord (synthetic blend)
Function: Rose de Mai / centifolia rose character accord / replacer
Reference: Rosa centifolia (cabbage rose / Rose de Mai / Rose Maroc)
Origin: Synthetic formulation; mixture of aroma chemicals, isolates, and essential oils
Odour Profile: Fresh, pink, honeyed rose; lively green and citrus top; linalool softness; muguet and narcotic warmth in the heart; quiet woody base
Appearance: Colourless to yellow oily liquid; darkens on ageing
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fragrance solvents
Key Components: Proprietary blend; rose, green, linalool, muguet, and woody aroma components
CAS Number: Mixture (proprietary blend)
Regulatory Status: SDS documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Avoid contact with eyes
Colour darkens with age; evaluate before use if stock has been held for an extended period
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 2-3 years when stored correctly