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Rose Absolute (Bulgaria)


Average Product Rating: 5 / 5 (Based on 29 Customer Reviews)


Botanical Name: Rosa damascene

Plant Part: Flowers

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Origin: Bulgaria

Description: The rose is one of the worlds best known flowers - stunning and exotic in both visual appearance and aroma.

Color: Golden to amber resin to solid.

Common Uses: Rose Bulgarian Absolute is a very common oil in the perfume and aromatic industry. Aromatherapists also credit it with being an exotic aphrodisiac, an emollient in skin care products, and a balancer of the spirit.

Consistency: Viscous

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Rose Bulgarian Absolute generally blends well with all oils, though it works particularly well with Bergamot, Chamomile German, Chamomile Roman, Clary Sage, Geranium, Melissa, Rosewood, Sandalwood, and Ylang-ylang.

Aromatic Scent: Rose Bulgarian Absolute has a very complex, sweet floral scent. Its reputation of being a must ingredient in perfumes is well deserved.

History: Bulgaria has over a 300 year tradition in essential rose oil distillation. Approximately 4000 kilograms of petals are required to produce 1 kilogram of pure rose oil. Its exotic nature and value were appreciated in ancient times by the Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Persians and Romans. All documentation indicates that their medical applications of the essential oil were identical to those that exist today.

Cautions: It is important to note that all absolutes are extremely concentrated by nature. They should not be evaluated in this state unless you are accustomed to the undiluted fragrance. For those trying Absolutes for the first time, we strongly recommend they be evaluated in dilution. Otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance - particularly the rare and exotic notes - becomes lost.

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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

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Rose Absolute (Bulgaria)
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Submited By: Rebecca from Mebane, North Carolina on 04/22/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I am in LOVE with this oil! Why did I wait so long to try it??? Now I can make more personal fragrance combinations in the floral department! I'm also thinking this will be awesome in my hair oil! VERY romantic, deep, true rose scent! Not like those yucky imitations! Wonderful scent! You won't be disappointed ! Thanks NDA!
Submited By: Diane from Toronto, Ontario on 03/04/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Very lovely absolute at a very reasonable price. Soft and deep, the very essence of the queen of flowers. I made a dilution which I apply to my wrists when I go to bed. I drift off into sleep so serenely!
Submited By: Lynn from Winston-salem, North Carolina on 02/14/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This is a delicious rose absolute. The aroma is full, complex and intense with a cognac/licquer-like, very slightly balsamic quality behind the floral notes. A little goes a long, long way. Given the prices I've seen on other damask rose compounds, this little gem is an "absolute" bargain.
Submited By: Anna from Chester Basin, Nova Scotia on 12/17/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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So glad I ordered this Rose. It's the best Rose I've ever had. Happy to find this quality.
Submited By: Robert from Crown Point, Indiana on 11/17/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I LOVE this Rose oil. Fully and Completely sensual and everything I use this in people Rave about. And what a great price. Truly valuable.
Submited By: Holly from Glendale, Arizona on 11/06/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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I wish I could give this product more stars! I have never like rose scents in the past. Like manufactured vanilla, fake rose scents have always seemed cloying and chemical, not like the true scent at all. I was absolutely thrilled with this product. It is absolutely true rose scent. I use this oil with patchouli and neroli (in jojoba) to create a personal body cream for myself, but have also used it in mp soaps with excellent results. Affordable quality in every precious drop!!
Submited By: Sharon from Yarker, Ontario on 08/30/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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WOW! I'm not really a rose lover, but this absolute changed my mind. I oringinally ordered it as a special order for a client, and was hooked after the first sniff. This is the essence of rose, with layers upon layers of scent to explore. This is how I always thought roses should smell like, and never did. It works well in perfumes, and equally well in facial treatments. A little goes a very long way!
Submited By: Janice M. from Oro Valley, Arizona on 06/29/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I bought this for my aromatherapy blending business and I am ordering the size up for this next order, my customers love it, I do too. It's very reasonable and that way I can also pass along a great product for a fair price to my customers. Some Rose EO can be so expensive,they are untouchable. This one is priced to sell and I love the smell quality I am looking for. Thank you NDA!
Submited By: Eric from North York, Ontario on 05/12/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This exceptionally beautiful scent is perfect! The scent is dead on, a top quality absolute.
Submited By: Andrea from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 03/09/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I've been debating on whether or not to buy this oil but now I regret not buying it sooner. I just can't take my nose out of this bottle. It smells so wonderful, makes me feel happy lol. I've read that out of all the essential oils the Rose Bulgaria has the highest of all frequency over 300. It truly is a lovely oil.
Submited By: Marilyn from Newmarket, Ontario on 02/09/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Lovely, add some drops of lavender, 2 drops of rose absolute, and 2- drops of Ylang Ylang after filling tub with warm water, and relax. Smell wonderful, along with feeling very relaxed.
Submited By: Angela from Kirkland, Quebec on 01/25/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Oh my goodness, where do I begin? Is it the incredibly uplifting scent that is pure heaven, the color that is so rich and luxurious or the incredible skin benefits it provides? All I can say is I'm hooked. I used to buy rose oil from another source in dilution but NOTHING beats the absolute. I use it in my anti aging night cream and also include it in a "special batch" of body lotion for me :) My skin has never felt silkier or smelled more fragrant. Although the absolutes are more pricey in general, in comparison to other sellers, the price is quite reasonable. Pure Luxury!!
Submited By: Suzanna from Corfu, New York on 09/18/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I purchased Rose Bulgarian and love it blended with shea butter for use on my scars from a surgery. I loved it so much I began selling it in a blend for others to enjoy. Its anti-inflammatory, erlaxing qulaities and the fact that it reduces scarring is a great side benefit. It's light sweet fragrance is not over powering at all. I've since put it in a "power pack" of EO's that I take with me when I go to sacred sites around the world. It also wonderful in the bath water.Thanks for making it so attainable for the common folk!
Submited By: Kathryn from Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida on 07/03/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Rosa Damascena not Rosa Centifolia. I bought this rose oil thinking that it was centifolia (what most people think of when they think of rose). Instead it was damascus rose. For those who have not smelled this variety it is much muskier than the centifolia. At first I thought that I had received a bad batch of rose oil, but then I realized it was the damascena. Don't get me wrong NDA's Rose Bulgarian is a fine oil, but the damascena is very much an acquired taste. In general I find that it works best blended with other oils. On its own it can sometimes smell like decaying petals, however in blends (especially with centifolia) it gives a warm musky note to your fragrances. The 3% dilution is strong and will produce a noticable smell in CP soap. I found NDA's 3% dilution to be as strong as my 5% centifolia from the heath food store.
Submited By: Erin from Grand Rapids, Michigan on 06/07/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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The BEST splurge! The hardest decision was which type of rose absolute to order, and I'm glad I ordered the Bulgarian. Like sticking your nose in a fresh picked bouquet, and the deep red color adds a richness to everything I use it in.
Submited By: Nelson from Jacksonville, Florida on 03/11/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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My best friend told me that she doesn't like rose scented perfumes. After adding this Rose Absolute to my formula I let her test it out. She described my premature concoction (less than two days old) as fruity, spicy, sweet and pretty. That's what this Rose Bulgarian Absolute will do for your formula, it'll add a little pretty to the mix. By as much as you can afford, add some Ylang Ylang to the recipe as well as some bergamot, then smile.
Submited By: Ren from Ellensburg, Washington on 11/25/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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A wonderful absolute--a luscious and true rose scent with a gorgeous color--not cloying or overly sweet! Such a treat to finally be able to afford a quality rose absolute--thank you New Directions!
Submited By: Stephanie from Burlington, Ontario on 10/10/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Simply stunning! So pure and only the smallest drop is needed. A small bottle will last forever! Money well spent.
Submited By: Julie from Rochester, New York on 09/19/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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i love the smell of rose! and this eo captures that smell perfectly! it is an absolute so it is super super concentrated. a little bottle will last a long way. i am waiting to receive the scentball diffusers so i could try it in that. so far i've diluted it in almond sweet and been using it as a massage oil. the scent is lovely!
Submited By: Shannon from Interlaken, New York on 08/10/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Smells like a dew-covered bloom in the morning sun! My favorite of ND's Rose absolutes, the Rose Bulgarian is both fresh & sweet, with inherent citrusy notes -- a bright, happy, joyful rose scent! Superb quality for the price. Also, please note that the absolute has a deep orangey-red color, which lends a warm tone to your products. If you're seeking a "musky" rose scent, try the Iranian version instead (but personally, I much prefer the Bulgarian!)
Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Gorgeous, rich, deep, floral scent. An instant relaxer and anti-depressant for me, I LOVE this scent. And the price is great--I can actually afford to get undiluted rose oil!
Submited By: Shama Angel from Houston, Texas on 05/11/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Not only does it have intensely uplifting scent, it's visually stunning. As someone who does not add artificial color to my products, I deeply appreciate this oils warm red color and archetype rose scent...and considering the average price of rose oils, this particular variety is very reasonable.
Submited By: Donnell from Dublin, California on 01/27/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I am a fan. I was skeptical that this would be a good quality EO because the price relative to other EOs is so much less. I thought for sure it would be poor quality. I have used Young Living for years and have become sold that they were the "best on the market"... well, I can now say I was wrong. I am turning everyone I know onto this website and these oils because the price is amazing for the quality. I use this oil almost daily, a drop in my diffuser, in my bath with salts. Of course, use very sparingly as it is an absolute, but truly one you will fall in love with.
Submited By: Marion from Middletown, Connecticut on 07/25/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Wonderful true scent. A bit pricey for my wallet, but certainly money well spent. A little goes a long way, and the fragrance is heavenly.
Submited By: Hao-dong from Edmonton, Alberta on 06/05/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Rose is good for female. The rose absolute is excellent! The scent and color are awesome. I love it. it is worth the price.
Submited By: Shirleen from Markham, Ontario on 10/16/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Rose Bulgarian is a must have. It works wonderful as a toner for the body and the face, also works great in a hand cream.
Submited By: Darla from Spring, Texas on 10/23/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

This beautiful fragrance worked well in a variety of blends.
Submited By: Jessica from Plano, Texas on 07/29/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Very nice! The 1/6 ounce size is perfect for trying and you won't break the bank! What a great way to experience all the different roses, as all of them are different and complex, seductivley unique. I love this one because it is fresher smelling than some of the sweeter, more honeyed varieties. Very nice quality.
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/08/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Beautiful rose! Worth every penny and very fairly priced as the market is saturated with phoney diluted rose oils. Be aware of where you buy your essential oils from. Notice what part of the flower, stem, leaf, etc. is being used and where they are grown / distilled from. New Directions is very fair and reputable, I would trust any oil they offer.